"STUDENT PEER TUTOR - PART TIME"

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STUDENT PEER TUTOR PART TIME

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

Harold Washington College is currently seeking a Part-Time Student Peer Tutor for the Academic Support Department. A Peer Tutor provides academic assistance and support to other students, providing individual and/or group tutoring to assist students in developing competency in course work, improve study skills and become independent learners.

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16 years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Student Peer Advisor assists other students with issues related to course selection, major selection and adjusting to college life in general.
• Acquaints new students with CCC policies, procedures, requirements and registration information.
• Participates in registration activities including explaining course requirements.
• Works closely with the Dean’s Office and faculty advisors during New Student Orientation week.
• Provides information about the re-admission, withdrawal and other academic transactions and refers students to College Advisors for further assistance, if necessary.
• Provides information to other students about extracurricular activities.
• Directs students in need of tutorial services, personal counseling or academic services to the appropriate college or community resources.
• Participates in on-campus College recruiting activities.
• Copies materials used for recruiting activities, admissions, registration and orientation.
• Sets a positive/supportive introduction to the college for new and returning students.
• Attends training sessions as required.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Service Excellence Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago
• Knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago; knowledge of specific major or program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and demonstrably self-motivated.
• Knowledge of computer software programs.

SALARY RANGE: $17.00 Per Hour.

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Equal Opportunity Employment: The City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer...

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package...

Opening Date (Period for Applying) - External Jun 12, 2024