POOL: TRIO Peer Tutor - Student Hourly

University of Kansas; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at the University of Kansas Lawrence Campus seeks tutors to support eligible students in academic success. Tutors will focus on tutoring sessions and adapt to individual learning needs, with a strong emphasis on establishing rapport and progress tracking.

Responsibilities include tutoring, reporting, and completing administrative tasks. Position may involve in-person tutoring on campus and virtual sessions via Zoom, with an emphasis on reliable attendance

Qualifications

• Experience communicating effectively with varied populations, as evidenced by application materials.
• 3.0 GPA in subject area(s) to be tutored or special consent.
• 12-15 credit hours in subject area(s) to be tutored or special consent.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students and address individual learning needs, reviewing concepts relevant to the subject.
• Maintain punctual attendance and complete time sheets and required paperwork.
• Engage in reporting and training activities and assist with orientation and team meetings.

Skills

Communication with varied populations

Education

GPA 3.0 or better in subject areas to be tutored

12-15 credit hours in subject areas to be tutored

Job description

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is much more than a program; we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KU’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, TRIO SSS aims to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive, personalized support services to eligible students, helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment.

The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor, have excellent verbal and written communication, and tutoring skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall, we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with tutoring assignments.

Job Description

• Attention to individual learning needs.
• Assist students in subject content preparations for class/tests. Review important concepts relevant to subject tutored.
• Assess learning progress and preparedness of students. Establish an environment of patience, encouragement, and rapport with students.

20% - Reporting & Training

• Be punctual and consistent in attendance for tutoring sessions.
• Complete online time sheets as directed by the office manager/payroll supervisor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as directed by the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• Keep Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development informed of any tutoring issues.
• Attend all required tutoring orientations, trainings, and team meetings, etc.

75% - Tutoring

• Attention to individual learning needs.
• Assist students in subject content preparations for class/tests. Review important concepts relevant to subject tutored.
• Assess learning progress and preparedness of students. Establish an environment of patience, encouragement, and rapport with students.

20% - Reporting & Training

• Be punctual and consistent in attendance for tutoring sessions.
• Complete online time sheets as directed by the office manager/payroll supervisor.
• Complete all necessary paperwork as directed by the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• Keep Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development informed of any tutoring issues.
• Attend all required tutoring orientations, trainings, and team meetings, etc.

5% - Other Duties

• Check KU email regularly for information/assignments.
• Tutors are requested to give a two-week notice before resignation.

Required Qualifications

• 3.0 or better GPA in subject area(s) to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• 12-15 credit hours in subject area(s) to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
• Experience communicating effectively with varied populations, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior knowledge or experience in tutoring varied populations, as evidenced by application materials.
• Completion of one semester or more of coursework at the University of Kansas.
• Eligible for work-study.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

(3) Position Requirements: Tutoring sessions take place in-person and virtually on Zoom.

Contact Information to Applicants

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus