Tutor - STUDENT ONLY

Chemeketa Community College; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College seeks a CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY student worker to provide peer tutoring across Salem Campus, Yamhill Valley Campus, Woodburn Center, and Polk Center. Training is provided.

Approximately 10 to 15 hours per week, on-site, with flexible schedules to support student needs. Eligibility requires enrollment in at least 6 credits each term, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and A or B grades with instructor recommendations in the subjects tutored.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled at Chemeketa Community College for at least 6 credits each term
• AND Possess and maintain no less than a 3.0 GPA (please discuss eligibility with staff if current GPA is less than a 3.0)
• AND Earned an A or B grade and instructor recommendation in courses to be tutored

Responsibilities

• Assist students with understanding course material in assigned area(s)
• Assists promotion of the center
• Completes related record‑keeping in Navigate
• Recognizes when referral is appropriate and necessary
• Demonstrates knowledge of Chemeketa Community College and its philosophy

Skills

Strong communication

Tech proficient

Diversity commitment

Tools

Navigate

Job description

This position is for CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY. Applications are collected for possible immediate, or future college vacancies. This type of employment is temporary and often sporadic. You may only be contacted if a review of your application results in the intent to pursue your candidacy. Due to training requirements, students who will be at Chemeketa for less than two terms will not be considered for this position. These students are welcome to apply to our part‑time hourly pool HERE.

This position is for a student worker to provide peer tutoring at Salem Campus, Yamhill Valley Campus, Woodburn Center, and/or the Polk Center. Required training provided.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Placement

Salary is dependent upon position.

Work Schedule

Approximately 10 to 15 hours a week

Essential Functions

• Assist students with understanding course material in assigned area(s)
• Assists promotion of the center
• Completes related record‑keeping in Navigate

Other Functions

• Recognizes when referral is appropriate and necessary
• Demonstrates knowledge of Chemeketa Community College and its philosophy
• Communicates and works effectively with students, staff, and the general public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Attends required team or department meetings/trainings
• Embraces, understands, and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers
• Performs all other job‑related duties as assigned

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practice

Minimum Qualifications:

Be enrolled at Chemeketa Community College for at least 6 credits each term

AND

Possess and maintain no less than a 3.0 GPA (please discuss eligibility with staff if current GPA is less than a 3.0)

AND

Earned an A or B grade and instructor recommendation in courses to be tutored

Core Competencies

• Actively embraces and practices principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Open to feedback, suggestions, and evaluation
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient with technology

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work with and relate to students at different academic levels
• Federal Work Study award
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Current and ongoing enrollment at Chemeketa in at least 6 credits per term
• This positions will not exceed 900 working hours per fiscal year
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• If requested, you must supply official transcripts within 30‑days of hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105‑040‑0010 and 105‑040‑0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

Documents Required For Veterans' Preference

• One of the following:
• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
• Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity and operation of the College.

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

For inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policy, contact the following:

• For students with disabilities: Section 504/ADA Coordinator in Student Accessibility Services, 503.399.5279
• For employees with disabilities: Vice President of Governance & Administration, 503.399.2537
• For sex‑based discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, 503.584.7323
• For equal employment opportunities or affirmative action: Affi…

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