SLC Academic Guide

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth is seeking a current student to provide academic help, support skills, and strategies for fellow students. You will assist students with various academic concerns in a welcoming environment and provide direct assistance in learning technologies.

Applicants must be CSS students, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This position involves attending required meetings and maintaining regular communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with diverse groups.
• Ability to work on a team and maintain punctuality.
• Interest in developing public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic concerns and skills improvement.
• Provide direct assistance in using learning software.
• Conduct class visits and assist in publicizing services.
• Attend all required sessions and maintain communication with supervisor.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Current CSS student

Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

Sophomore status by Fall 2026

Tools

Google Docs

Gmail

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide academic help and support on resources, skills, and strategies (including but not limited to time management, active studying, academic tech management, resource usage, and test-taking) for all students through multiple modalities.

Job Duties

• Assist students of all academic abilities with various academic concerns, learning skills and strategy improvement, time management, academic technology, and resource usage.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive academic environment for students in Tower 2129 - Saints Learning Commons.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of learning software, such as Google Workspace Suite, Brightspace/My.CSS, Grammarly, Read/Write, Tutor.com, etc.
• Provide drop‑in tutoring and answer subject‑specific quick questions as able.
• Support students through academic success sessions and skill‑building in drop‑in and appointments.
• Provide synchronous and asynchronous academic skill programming for all students, including leading workshops.
• Establish personal contact and rapport with students while being identified as an academic resource and role model for all students.
• Understand and abide by College and program policies and procedures as a role model.
• Assess and solve problems with little prep time.
• Monitor and respond to the email and chat during scheduled hours and respond to communications as needed.
• Conduct “class visits” and assist with publicizing services.
• Implement a student needs inquiry and follow up on the results as needed.
• Refer students to relevant, specific campus resources.
• Keep regular and accurate records of student contacts.
• Follow detailed procedures and requirements as assigned by your supervisor.
• Bring students of concern to your supervisor’s attention and, when appropriate, work with the staff to resolve concerns.
• Attend all shifts, training sessions, team meetings, meetings with staff, programming events, mandatory in‑services, and any specific retreats or events as requested by your supervisor. These take priority over all other non‑academic commitments.
• Maintain regular communication with your supervisor.
• During paid hours, students will work on projects as assigned by their supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current CSS student
• Minimum: Sophomore status by Fall 2026
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
• Ability to abide by the Student Code of Conduct
• Proven record of responsible decisions, punctuality, self‑motivation, and organizational skills
• Interest in building public speaking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills working with diverse groups of students.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Competence in working with Google Docs, Gmail, Excel, Microsoft Word, and other software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work a flexible schedule