Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Joliet Junior College; United States; On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is seeking a part-time Student Employee, Peer Tutor to assist students with tutoring in subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Math. Tutors will engage in individual and small group sessions, maintain records, and promote tutorial services.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in relevant subjects, and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. Excellent customer service and communication skills are crucial.

Qualifications

• Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at JJC.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math.
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring activities using Navigate.
• Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving abilities

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of one semester of college-level courses with GPA of 3.0

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Status: Part time

Department: Tutoring and Learning Center

Division: Student Development

Reports To: Manager, Tutoring and Learning Center

Classification: Non-exempt

Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour (Position is FWS Eligible)

Essential Job Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
• Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in one or more of the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities using Navigate.
• Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers to help create awareness of tutorial services as well as other services offered through the TLC.
• With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and training as may be required.
• Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
• Assist with light office work including but not limited to keeping the TLC appearance neat at all times, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.
• Assist with note‑taking duties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed one semester of college‑level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored – preference given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at JJC in the fall/spring semester.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• TLC Manager approval.
• One faculty reference.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Patience, problem‑solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more faculty references.
• Previous work experience.
• Ability to work in the TLC for at least one full academic year.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

Normal office physical demands.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Work Schedule

Varies by semester – several student workers hired each semester.

May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.