Peer Tutor (TRIO-SSS)

Beaufort County Community College; Washington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaufort County Community College is seeking a TRIO - SSS Peer Tutor to assist students in academic success through regular individual or small group sessions in Washington, NC. The role emphasizes tutoring in designated courses, study strategies, and feedback while maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct.

Hours vary up to 15 hours per week, with drop-in options. The position supports training sessions, progress reporting to the Academic Support Coordinator, and fostering student

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one semester at BCCC or a similar college with a 2.5 GPA.
• Must have received a B or better in the subjects to be tutored.
• Previous tutoring experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work with first generation, low income and/or disabled students.
• Well organized, detail oriented, dependable and creative.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in academic success through individual or small group tutoring sessions.
• Clarify material, discuss texts and study strategies, and help with papers and tests.
• Maintain records of tutoring activities and communicate progress to the Academic Support Coordinator.
• Attend training sessions and support ongoing in-service trainings through the academic year.
• Demonstrate best practices and provide constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Previous tutoring experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Work with diverse students

Organized & creative

Education

Completed at least one semester

GPA 2.5 cumulative

B or better in subjects tutored

Job description

The TRIO - SSS Peer Tutor assists students in academic success by meeting with them in individual or small group sessions, on a regular basis to clarify material, offer encouragement and assist in understand content from a specific and designated course. Other assistance provided may include; discussing texts, working on study strategies, formulating ideas for papers, working on solutions for problems or preparing for tests. The Peer Tutor has a demonstrated understanding of and experience in the course area that they are assigned based on transcript review and faculty recommendation. Hours vary according to the tutor’s availability and the number of students that need academic assistance in that course assigned to the tutor. If Peer Tutors do not have a session, they can schedule ‘drop-in’ hours for walk-in students

Location

Washington, NC

Type of Position

Other

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Terms of Employment

Contracted Term

Minimum Qualifications

Must have completed at least one semester at BCCC or another community college or university with a 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average. Must have received a B or better in the subjects to be tutored.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous tutoring experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well and communicate with first generation, low income and/or disabled students.
• Well organized, detail oriented, dependable and creative.

• Arrive punctually at scheduled tutoring sessions and drop-in hours
• Attend Peer Tutor Training session and on-going in-service trainings through academic year
• Maintain records of tutoring activities on the ‘Tutee Worksheet’ and ‘Service Log’
• Demonstrate academic best practices for specific subjects and assignments, including research and writing tactics
• Assist students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academics tasks
• Provide encouragement to students to help improve academic performance and self-confidence
• Provide students with positive and constructive feedback
• Check email and voicemail regularly and respond in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with the Academic Support Coordinator about student progress through bi-weekly one-on-ones
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of student diversity
• Follow the highest standard of ethical conduct as a Beaufort County Community College employee
• Assist with other duties as needed

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Estimated Hours per Week up to 15 hours per week

Range

Range Peer Tutors are paid for tutoring sessions, drop-in hours, attending trainings, monthly in-service trainings and on-on-ones with the Academic Support Coordinator.

Open Date

Open Date 07/07/2021

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Us

Beaufort County Community College serves a 2,100 square mile service region comprised of four counties (Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington) in coastal North Carolina. BCCC maintains a 126-acre main campus in Washington, NC, and centers in Engelhard, NC, and Roper, NC. The college enrolls over 2,100 unduplicated headcount students per year in its credit programs and approximately 4,100 unduplicated headcount students in its continuing education programs. The college places a strong emphasis on achievement of student success outcomes within a collegial, collaborative, and welcoming atmosphere.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What subjects are you qualified to tutor?
  • Criminal Justice
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Basic Math
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus
  • PSY&SOC
  • Accounting
  • Vocational
  • Business
  • Office Systems
  • Drafting
  • Electronics
  • Nursing
  • Biology
  • Other
• * Are you closely related by blood or marriage to a current employee of BCCC? If so, please indicate your relation and the BCCC employee.

  (Open Ended Question)