Student Support Services Peer Tutor

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 13,776 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College is seeking a Student Support Services Peer Tutor (SSSPT) to provide tutoring support in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. The role supports program participants and tracks progress toward graduation, under the Local Salary Schedule of $10 per hour for up to 19 hours per week.

The position is part-time, emphasizes inclusive learning, confidentiality, and professional ethics, and requires maintaining enrollment, strong interpersonal skills, and computer

Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be enrolled and maintain at least 6 units throughout the entire semester of hire.
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
• Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the director.
• Documents student progress.
• Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success.
• Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to share academic successes and abilities with their peers
• Ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
• Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
• Monitor academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
• Uphold professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
• Maintain an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
• Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPA 2.5+ or better

Maintains 6 units

Excellent interpersonal skills

Tutoring experience preferred

Computer proficiency

Job description

Position Summary

The Student Support Services Peer Tutor (SSSPT) provides support services for students in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. Peer tutors do not deliver instruction; they provide tutorial support for specific content areas in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. SSSPT provides tutorial support for program participants and tracks their progress each semester through graduation, supporting retention and graduation. Local Salary Schedule (L) $10 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. This is a part‑time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting
2. Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas
3. Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the director
4. Documents student progress
5. Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success
6. Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying
7. Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
8. Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
9. Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
10. Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
11. Have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to share academic successes and abilities with their peers
12. Ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
13. Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
14. Monitor academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
15. Uphold professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
16. Maintain an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
17. Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
18. Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, an “A” or “B” letter grade in the course to be tutored, second‑semester status, or documented credits from a college or university
• Must be in good overall standing with the college and receive a recommendation from a faculty and/or staff person
• Must be enrolled and maintain at least 6 units throughout the entire semester of hire
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Computer proficiency.

Required License, Certifications, or Special Credentials

None

Other Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
• Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or disabled students.
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
• Consistently making mature, common‑sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.

  Equal Opportunity Employment

  Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

  Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify). E‑verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

  The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.