Student Success Tutor & Academic Coach

Troy University; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Troy University in Troy, MI is seeking a Peer Tutor to support students through the Student Support Services program. The tutor will provide academic help in a designated discipline, coach in writing, math, and study skills, and maintain progress files for tutored participants.

The position requires at least a sophomore standing, one year of tutoring experience, and the ability to document contacts and track progress. Driving is not required; work hours are to be determined.

Qualifications

• Minimum of university sophomore classification; higher classification preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of tutoring experience in area of subject competency.
• Formal training and/or work experience in programming that improves the annual academic standing rates of SSS Eligible Students.
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting SSS Eligible Students.
• Ability to demonstrate a 3.0 grade point average or higher in subject area of competency.
• Ability to effectively tutor Participants and track academic progress as indicated on their Academic Progress Plans.
• Ability to document all contacts and services provided to assigned Participants.

Responsibilities

• Providing academic support in a designated discipline with the goal of reducing student attrition and increasing completion of required college courses
• Providing individual and group coaching in writing, math, and/or study skills
• Maintaining academic progress files on all tutored participants
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Skills

Tutoring experience

Progress tracking

Education

Sophomore standing

GPA 3.0 or higher in subject area

Job description

Troy University in Troy, MI is seeking a Peer Tutor to support students through the Student Support Services program. The tutor will provide academic help in a designated discipline, coach in writing, math, and study skills, and maintain progress files for tutored participants.

The position requires at least a sophomore standing, one year of tutoring experience, and the ability to document contacts and track progress. Driving is not required; work hours are to be determined.