Student Support Services Peer Tutor Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Position Summary

The Student Support Services Peer Tutor (SSSPT) provides support services for students in lab, one‑on‑one, or open classroom settings. Peer tutors do not deliver instruction; they provide tutorial support for specific content areas in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the college. SSSPT provides tutorial support for program participants and tracks their progress each semester through graduation, supporting retention and graduation.

Local Salary Schedule (L) $10 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. This is a part‑time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting

Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas

Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the director

Documents student progress

Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success

Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying

Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.

Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).

Serves as a role model for students receiving services.

Fosters an inclusive learning environment.

Have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to share academic successes and abilities with their peers

Ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.

Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.

Monitor academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.

Uphold professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.

Maintain an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.

Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.

Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, an “A” or “B” letter grade in the course to be tutored, second‑semester status, 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.

Required License, Certifications, or Special Credentials

None

Other Qualifications and

Job Requirements

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 making mature, common‑sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor. Equal Opportunity Employment
Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to…