Work Study Tutor Student Employee (Liberal Arts - Speaking & Writing Center)

Moraine Valley Community College; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Work Study Tutor Student Employee for the Liberal Arts Speaking & Writing Center. The role supports students with individualized academic assistance and explains concepts clearly in a respectful, confidential manner.

You must be enrolled in at least 6 credits, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and comply with weekly hour limits. The position is on Main Campus with a 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. window Monday through Thursday during spring and fall terms.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours for fall and/or spring semesters.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality in interactions with students.
• Demonstrate good judgement and effective oral and written communication.
• Explain complex concepts clearly to students.
• Support students through individualized academic assistance.
• Demonstrate ability to simplify and clearly explain material.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excellent grammar

Good judgement

Confidentiality

Time management

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

Enrolled in 6+ credits

GPA 2.0 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Work Study Tutor Student Employee (Liberal Arts - Speaking & Writing Center)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

STUDENT MUST HAVE WORK STUDY AWARD!
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.
*This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Position Title

Position Title Work Study Tutor Student Employee (Liberal Arts - Speaking & Writing Center)

Posting Number

Posting Number SE0038

Student Employment Type of Position

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

Actual Salary $15.00

Semester

Semester Spring , Fall

Department

Department Liberal Arts

Supervisor Alicea Toso

Direct Supervisor Email [e-mail]

Direct Supervisor Phone [phone]

Work Location

Work Location Main Campus

Duties/Skills

Duties/Skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, 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

Times Needed

9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m. Monday Through Thursday (This is total operating hours of the Speaking and Writing Center) We will work with students schedules to provide a work schedule.

Additional Job Duties/Skills/Requirements

Posting Date

Posting Date 06/23/2026

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

STUDENT MUST HAVE WORK STUDY AWARD !
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.
*This position may require a background check. Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours at Moraine Valley Community College for the fall and/or spring semester?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently have an open Code of Conduct case at Moraine Valley Community College?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have attended Moraine Valley for one semester or more, do you have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which semester are you applying for?
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
• * Do you have work study through financial aid? (Only those students who have been awarded work-study are eligible for work-study student employment positions.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have been awarded work-study through financial aid, what is your award amount?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a family member that is employed by Moraine Valley Community College?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a family member employed by MVCC, please state their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Can you provide proof, if hired, that you are eligible to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever been employed at MVCC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you have been previously hired by MVCC, please list date and position held

  (Open Ended Question)