Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Position Title:

Student Employee, Peer Tutor. Status:
Part time. Department:
Tutoring and Learning Center. Division:
Student Development.

Reports To:

Manager, Tutoring and Learning Center. Classification:
Non-exempt. Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour. (Position is FWS Eligible)

• Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
• Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in one or more of the following subject areas:
  Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities using Navigate.
• Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers to help create awareness of tutorial services as well as other services offered through the TLC.
• With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as may be required.
• Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
• Assist with light office work including but not limited to: keeping the TLC appearance neat, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.
• Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.
• Assist with note-taking duties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored – preference given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits hours at JJC in the fall/spring semester.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• TLC Manager approval.
• One faculty reference.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Patience, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

• Two or more faculty references.
• Previous work experience.
• Ability to work in the TLC for at least one full academic year.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

• Normal office physical demands.

• Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

• Varies by semester – several student workers hired each semester.

Click on the link below for information about JJC's Benefits:
Part Time - Student Employees/Student Internal Internships | Joliet Junior College

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.