Undergrad Student Employee - Math Peer Tutor

Benedictine University; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement Plans

Mental Health Support

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Benedictine University seeks student employees who excel in mathematics to tutor peers at the Lisle campus. The role supports courses such as Mathematics for Everyday Life, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Calculus and Calculus 1, under the supervision of the Math Learning Specialist.

Responsibilities include answering student questions, reinforcing concepts, and guiding peers through problem-solving strategies. This is a part-time, on-site position with flexible hours (4 hours per week).

Qualifications

• Must have completed the course you will tutor with a grade of B or above.
• Must submit a resume.
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from Benedictine professor who taught you the course; email to [e-mail].
• Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring by answering questions from listed math courses.
• Assist students in understanding concepts and problem-solving steps.

Skills

Math tutoring

Student support

Communication

Job description

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Job Title: Undergrad Student Employee - Math Peer Tutor

Department: Academic Support

Reports to: Math Learning Specialist, Marian Flattum

Rate: IL State minimum wage

Location: Lisle Campus

Position Summary: Seeking students that have taken and exceled in math courses to provide tutoring for Mathematics for Every Day Life, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Business Calculus, and Calculus 1.

1. Provide support by answering student questions from math courses listed above.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have completed the course forwhich you will be tutoring at Benedictine University with grade of B or above.
• Must submit a resume.
• Mustsubmit a letter of recommendation from a Benedictine professor who taught youthe course. Instruct the professor to email recommendation to [e-mail].
• Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Use of computer screen, phone and customer service.

May require bending or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.

Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

Location: Kindlon Hall – Room 314

Application Deadline: Open

Hours per week:4 hours per week

Hiring Supervisor: Marian Flattum

Part-Time Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change:
Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).

Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.

Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.
Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits Package:

We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements may apply:

• Health Insurance : Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to support your health needs.
• Disability Insurance : Protection for both short-term and long-term disability.
• Life Insurance : Financial security for your loved ones in case of the unexpected.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) : Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and mental health days.
• Retirement Plans : Save for your future with our retirement savings options.
• Mental Health Support : Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Financial support for your education and professional development.
• Financial Wellness Advisors : Personalized advice to help manage and plan your finances.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) : Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

Benedictine University does not discriminate in itsadmissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship andloan programs; athletic and other University administered programs oremployment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, maritalstatus, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional andstatutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsoredinstitution. This policy of equalemployment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practicesincluding, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training andcompensation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequired to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and tocomplete the required employment eligibility verification document form uponhire. The following of campus specificguidelines for pandemic protocols are required.

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.