About the role
A peer (student) tutor helps other students discover their most appropriate method of organizing and assimilating a body of material. Further, a peer tutor provides assistance, which leads to independent learning by the student. The tutor serves as a facilitator, helping the student discover their own methods and abilities, which leads to their academic success.
Weekly hours vary depending on demand for tutoring in your subject(s). Tutors are required to make themselves available a minimum of 4 hours a week on the tutoring calendar. Weekly tutoring may not exceed 20 hours.
Peer tutoring may take place on campus (in person), online, or both, unless we are otherwise directed.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob Requirements:
1. Help students organize and assimilate academic material with a positive, supportive attitude.
2. Show sensitivity to individual differences and learning needs.
3. Able to participate in all required (paid) tutor trainings (either online or in person).
4. Available at least 4 hours per week when tutoring is available
5. Required administrative procedures: Actively check student employee e-mail address on a regular basis; accurately track tutoring hours and visit notes on Navigate360; enter your time in employee timesheet (SSTA) each week by the deadline.
6. Participate in (paid) supervision meetings once per month
7. Maintain a professional demeanor, which includes keeping and showing up on time for appointments, and maintaining an appropriate tutoring relationship with tutees.
Application Process: 1. Go to www. salemstate.edu/tutoring and click on "Do You Like Helping Others" to complete an online application. 2. If you meet the qualifications, and there is a need for tutors in your subject area, you will be contacted by the program coordinator. 3. Once contacted by the program coordinator, students must complete an interview and have at least one reference from a Salem State University professor in the area you wish to tutor. 4. Students who are selected for a peer tutoring job must be approved by Human Resources and must complete required Tutor Training in order to begin tutoring.
Minimum QualificationsQualifications:
Please note that in order to be able to tutor online, tutors will need access to a laptop/desktop with video and audio capabilities.
Wages$16.50/hr
ContactMegan Penyack 978.542.6717
How to apply
Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.