Student Employee​/Federal Study Recipient - Peer Tutor

Position: Student Employee / Federal Work Study Recipient - Peer Tutor
Location: Cleveland

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Peer Tutor provides one-on-one and group tutoring as arranged through the Library & Academic Success Manager. Assist in a lab setting, in the Academic Support Center, and/or study group facilitation. Peer tutors facilitate student learning by helping to clarify specific course content and promote the use of appropriate study strategies. Peer Tutors do not provide answers to homework assignments, but work with students to model problem solving strategies and explain course-specific concepts in compliance with academic integrity standards.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):

(100%) Peer Tutor / Student Support

* Adequately prepare for sessions.

* Be a good listener.

* Two to twelve hours per week, according to your schedule and the need for services.

* Ensure that the needs of the student being tutored are met, assist with organization, study skills and tools.

* Be punctual for sessions, patient and able to explain things simply and set goals and objectives for each lesson.

* Study group facilitation provides direction and sessions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* Current students or graduates of Lakeshore College with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

* A referral from a current Lakeshore College faculty member in the subject desired to tutor is required.

* Prior experience with student support or tutoring is beneficial.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:

* None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE

* Knowledge of Lakeshore's mission, vision and strategic direction.

SKILLS

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

ABILITIES

* Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.

* Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.

* Work independently, as part of a team and/or with minimal supervision.

* Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times.

* Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

* Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.

* The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

* Work environment may require multi-tasking.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID) with the results acceptable to the College.

* Student success always comes first and it is expected that the student maintains average grades while employed. Failure to do so may result in their student help position being discontinued.

* Students must be active and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester and/or enrolled in an academic program.

This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.