Student Support Services Peer Tutor

Student Support Services Peer Tutor

Position Summary:

The Student Support Services Peer Tutor (SSSPT) provides tutorial support to students in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. Peer Tutors do not deliver instruction; they provide guidance in specific content areas and help students achieve academic success in accordance with the college mission, core values, and purpose. The SSSPT tracks student progress each semester and supports retention and graduation.

Compensation: $10 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. This is a part‑time position.

• Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting.
• Assists students in attaining a better understanding of a specific subject area and in improving academic capabilities.
• Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the director.
• Documents student progress.
• Helps students develop study skills necessary for academic success.
• Fosters positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
• Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned students.
• Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Maintains a high level of patience and a sincere desire to share academic successes with peers.
• Ensures successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
• Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
• Monitors academic progress and contacts faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
• Upholds professional ethical standards that avoid breaching confidentiality and student relationships.
• Maintains an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and inviting office environment.
• Provides data to the Director when requested in accordance with program requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or an “A” or “B” in the course to be tutored, or documented credits from a college or university.
• Must be in good overall standing with the college and receive a recommendation from a faculty and/or staff person.
• Must be enrolled and maintain at least 6 units throughout the entire semester of hire.
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required.
• Computer proficiency.

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• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
• Experience working with first‑generation, low‑income, and/or disabled students.
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
• Consistently makes mature, common‑sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Displays a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs.
• Willingness to take initiative and commit to continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
• Ability to use customer service initiatives for clients and the campus community.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the online application system (lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline. The packet must include an online application, recommendation letter from a faculty and/or staff person, and, if employed, official transcripts received by the Office of Human Resources before the employment start date. Failure to submit a complete packet will result in disqualification.

Applicants may not submit applications by fax or email. For questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at  or email human resources.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alabama Community College System policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class. Lawson State Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. Employment is contingent upon a criminal background check in accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy.

The college participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify).

Entry level

Full‑time

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