Peer Tutor Undergraduate Nursing

Samford University; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Peer Tutors to support nursing students in various courses. This role involves staffing drop-in tutoring hours, leading review sessions, and providing one-on-one assistance to enhance students' understanding of course material. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, excellent communication skills, and a professional demeanor. Join a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact on students' academic success while developing your own skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Staff designated drop-in hours for tutoring and lead review sessions.
• Meet one-on-one with students to assist with study strategies.
• Keep records of meetings and provide weekly reports to supervisors.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Demeanor

Maturity

Dependability

Education

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Content area GPA of at least 3.5

Job description

The Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing (MSSON) is looking for students to work as Peer Tutors, providing support for students in a variety of nursing courses. Successful applicants will be able to provide support for several courses (e.g., Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Dosage, Pharmacology, Foundations, Psych/Mental Health, Adult Health, OB, Pediatrics, Critical Care).

Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Staffing designated drop-in hours for tutoring
• Leading review sessions before exams
• Meeting one-on-one with students referred by MSSON faculty to assist with subject area content and basic study strategies
• Keeping a record of all meetings and sessions and providing a weekly report to supervisor
• Promoting resources and support available through the MSSON (e.g., Academic Success Coach)
• Developing resource materials suitable for distribution to students
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean and Undergraduate Department Chair

Federal Work/Study earnings will be paid biweekly in the form of a check or direct deposit payable to the student. This award does not credit to the account of the student as payment toward University charges.

Required Qualifications:

Due to extensive contact with students, faculty, and staff, a professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential. Students should also demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as maturity and dependability. Academic requirements include:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Content area GPA of at least 3.5
• Letter of support from a faculty member from relevant course(s)

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.