TRIO Programs - Peer Tutor/Program Assistant

Position Information

Position Title: TRIO Programs - Peer Tutor/Program Assistant

Working Title: TRIO Peer Tutor

Position Number: UGGRNT

Full-time or Part-time: Part Time

Time Limited Position: Yes

Number of Vacancies: Multiple Vacancies

Department: College Access Programs

Hiring Range: $12.00-$15.00 per hour

Primary Purpose of the Organization

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS) & TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES STEM & HEALTH SCIENCES provides academic support services and activities that will enhance students’ academic skills and improve retention and graduation rates.

Primary Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Coordinator/Counselor of the Student Support Services Program, the peer tutor will:

• Communicate frequently with Coordinator and/or other program staff regarding student progress and performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of student differences (diversity).
• Maintain proper records & documentation and confidentiality of information.
• Assess tutee status to determine areas of strengths/weaknesses.
• Schedule and conduct tutorial sessions, either one-on-one or small group tutoring.
• Maintain and document contact with assigned tutees.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times and be a positive role model for students.
• Attend scheduled meetings, training sessions, workshops, seminars designed to enhance tutor/tutee experience.
• Other duties as directed by the Coordinator/Counselor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least one semester.
• Have an average of A’s or B’s in the course subject that will be tutored.
• Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• A basic knowledge of the subject(s) you desire to tutor
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well individually and with a team
• Knowledgeable about test preparation, study habits, and time management.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous tutoring experience is preferred, but not required.