Peer Tutor - Student Employment

Position: Peer Tutor - Student Employment (Continuous Recruitment) - Genesee Community College
Job Description:

The Learning Center is seeking students to provide one-on-one, group, and embedded peer tutoring and academic support for courses in which they earned a final grade of A or

B. Hiring decisions will be made in consultation with the faculty who oversee the courses for which peer tutors are selected. Peer tutors are trained and supervised by the Learning Center and work closely with faculty to provide tutoring in labs and classrooms when requested.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Provide individual and small-group tutoring, participate in embedded courses, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and instructors.

SKILLS

* Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality

* Basic computer and data entry skills

* Strong customer service and communication skills

* Comfortable working one-on-one, in groups, and in classroom settings

* Respect for the diversity of the GCC community

DUTIES

* Provide tutoring in assigned spaces and modalities

* Accurately record tutoring sessions in compliance with FERPA

* Follow Learning Center and GCC procedures

* Attend required trainings, meetings, and evaluations

EXPECTATIONS

* Maintain professionalism and quality customer service

* Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and openness to feedback

* Accurately record and submit time worked following payroll deadlines

Requirements:

SKILLS REQUIRED

* Must be a current student of GCC

* Must have earned a final grade of A or B in courses for which they provide academic support

Additional Information:

Tutor positions are temporary, part-time and assigned on a semester basis as needed. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This position requires staff to provide services from the Batavia Campus.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be continuously reviewed throughout the academic year. Please provide the name of at least one instructor who teaches in the area that you wish to tutor.

GCC is committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.