SAGE Tutor Application

Wilkes Community College; Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Community College invites applications for the SAGE Student Mentor position. Mentors assist with coaching, tutoring, navigating campus and departments, enhancing study skills, and forming connections that provide a more holistic support environment for SAGE students.

Pending available positions. If no current openings, your application will be kept on file for 6 months. Position contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at WCC or have a WCC credential.
• Active participation in SAGE program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct workshops on success skills and student engagement.
• Participate in special projects or initiatives aimed at enhancing student success.
• Connect students to tutoring and maintain ongoing support to monitor progress.
• Mentor and coach fellow SAGE students on communication and other employability skills.
• Cultivate leadership abilities; provide role modeling and social support to enhance collegial engagement.
• Maintain organized and accurate paperwork.
• Participate in all required training sessions.
• Be familiar with SAGE resources and other campus support services.
• Be prepared, present, and punctual for each session.
• Maintain student confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Student engagement

Confidentiality

Education

Enrollment at Wilkes Community College

SAGE program participant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAGE Student Mentor

Mentors assist with coaching, tutoring, navigating the WCC campus and departments, enhancing study skills, and forming connections that provide a more holistic support environment for SAGE students.

Pending available positions. If no current openings, your application will be kept on file for 6 months.

Note: This position is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct workshops on success skills and student engagement


• Participate in special projects or initiatives aimed at enhancing student success


• Connect students to tutoring and maintain ongoing support to monitor progress


• Mentor and coach fellow SAGE students, offering guidance for communication and other employability skills


• Cultivate leadership abilities; provide role modeling and social support to enhance collegial engagement


• Maintain organized and accurate paperwork


• Participate in all required training sessions


• Be familiar with SAGE resources and other campus support services to share with SAGE students


• Be prepared, present, and punctual for each session


• Maintain student confidentiality


• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled at WCC or have a WCC credential


• Completion of one or more semesters at WCC and enrolled in the SAGE program


• Active participation in SAGE


• Ability to effectively engage with WCC students, faculty, and staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Good time management and organization


• High level of patience and desire to help others

Physical Demands

• Motor skills sufficient to grasp and manipulate objects


• Mobility sufficient to perform physical activities that require occasional use of arms and legs and navigating the library space


• Ability sufficient to lift and carry books and materials


• Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range


• Listening skills sufficient to communicate with others

Salary

$15.00/hr

Applicant must complete the Wilkes Community College online application process.