Tutor Student Employee (TRIO - Upward Bound )

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills is seeking a Tutor Student Employee for the TRIO/Upward Bound program. This on-campus role supports students with individualized academic assistance and helps explain concepts in a clear, accessible way. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, judgement, and time management.

Hours are 9:00 am–5:00 pm on target days (Mon–Fri, plus Saturday); Fall/Spring cap at 20 hours weekly, 25 hours in Summer; GPAs must be 2.0 or higher.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication and good writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic assistance to students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good judgement

Oral and written communication

Excellent grammar

Academic assistance

Explain complex concepts

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Position Title:

Tutor Student Employee (TRIO - Upward Bound )

Posting Number:

SE0069

Student Employment Type of Position:

Tutoring

Academic Year:

2026-2027

Actual Salary:

$15.00

Semester:

Spring , Summer, Fall

Department:

TRiO/Upward Bound

Supervisor:

Misty Williams

Direct Supervisor Email:

[e-mail]

Direct Supervisor Phone:

708 608-4141

Work Location:

Main Campus

Duties/Skills:

Interpersonal Skills, Good Judgement, Good oral and written communication skills, Excellent grammar skills, Ability to support students through individualized academic assistance, Ability to simplify and clearly explain complex concepts

Qualifications-The student hired for this position should know how to::

• Effectively Communicate: Student must have effective and clear verbal and written communication (including listening skills).
• Demonstrate Critical Thinking: Students must engage in critical thinking (problem solving, decision-making, applied knowledge, creativity) to initiate and implement solutions to problems.
• Participate as a Productive Member of a Team: Student must use teamwork skills (relationship building, interpersonal skills) and become a contributor to the department.
• Utilize Information & Technology Effectively: Student must have current technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email, etc.).
• Implement Self-Management Skills: Student must be dependable with strong work habits; able to manage time and priorities, work independently, punctual and operate for the greater good & provide service to all.
• Cultural Inclusion: Student must demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and value individuals’ differences.

Days Needed:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Friday

Times Needed:

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Posting Date:

02/02/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

During the Fall and Spring, student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week and must be enrolled in 6 or more credit hours. During the Summer, holiday break and spring break student employees are allowed to work a maximum of 25 hours per week. Summer only, students must be enrolled in 3 or more credit hours. Student employees must always maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.