Tutor - Disability Support Services

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a student assistant tutor for TRIO Disability Support Services on the main Wichita campus.

As a tutor, you will meet weekly with students to help them become self-sufficient, independent learners. You will assist with understanding course areas and topics where students experience difficulty, and you must be enrolled at WSU and capable of maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at WSU as an undergraduate/graduate student.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Must have a B or better in the course to be tutored.

Responsibilities

• Make a commitment to be available to tutor for the ENTIRE semester.
• Attend all scheduled tutoring sessions on time.
• Maintain contact with the Tutor Coordinator via face-to-face, phone, or email.
• Attend the mandatory CRLA Tutor Training at the beginning of the Fall/Spring semesters.
• Attend all monthly tutor meetings/trainings.
• Conduct all sessions on campus in the TRIO DSS tutoring rooms or other campus locations; off-campus locations are prohibited.

Skills

Proficient English-speaking skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled at Wichita State University (min 6 credit hours)

Job description

Department

TRIO Disability Support Services

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$12/hour

Work Schedule

; work is performed on-site and inperson. Flexible, dependent on class schedule.

Export Compliance Requirement

No export control requirement.

Job Story

As a tutor with TRIO Disability Support Services, you will meetweekly with students to help them become self-sufficient,independent learners and assist them in understanding areas andtopics in courses with which they are experiencingdifficulty.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technicaltasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the studentassistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other studentsor provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Make a commitment to be available to tutor for the ENTIREsemester.
• Attend all scheduled tutoring sessions on time.
• Maintain contact via face-to-face, phone, or email communicationwith the Tutor Coordinator in the event of any concerns/problems.Keep the Tutor Coordinator aware of any address, telephone, orschedule changes.
• Attend the mandatory CRLA Tutor Training at the beginning of theFall/Spring semesters.
• Attend all monthly tutor meetings/trainings.
• Conduct all sessions on campus in the TRIO DSS tutoring rooms,Ablah Library, or any other available building on campus. Offcampus locations are prohibited.

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6credit hours at Wichita State University.

Additional Requirements

1. Tutor must be currently enrolled at WSU as anundergraduate/graduate student
2. Must be of sophomore or higher class standing
3. A strong academic background in the subjects to be tutored
4. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
5. Must have a B or better in the course to be tutored
6. Must have proficient English-speaking skills
7. Transfer students must have completed at least one full semesterat WSU

Required Experience

This is specific to each position and department. See additionalrequirements and preferences.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Applicants who have taken the course(s) they wish to tutor atWichita State University
2. Experience tutoring or working with individuals withdisabilities

Additional Information

We would like for applicants to upload their unofficial transcriptto verify position qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information.