Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Position Title

Healthcare Pathway Peer Tutor, Internship

Part time. May work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters; up to 28 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks with supervisor approval.

Non‑exempt

$15.50 per hour

Manager, Center for Academic Success in Healthcare

• Represent Joliet Junior College professionally and uphold the College’s core values.
• Tutor students using individual and small group sessions in Nursing and Pharmacology.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities.
• Distribute flyers and promote tutoring services within departments and classrooms.
• Select instructional support materials with coordinators, addressing individual student needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and trainings as required.
• Assist with receptionist duties and light office work (keeping the CASH Center neat, running errands, preparing materials, filing, photocopying).
• Assist in promoting and coordinating programs and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed at least one semester of college‑level courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrolled at JJC in at least 6 credit hours.
• Current student in one of JJC’s healthcare programs.
• Received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored; preference given to those who have completed three or more courses in that area.
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Approval from Cash Manager.
• One faculty reference.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective communication with students and faculty.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Patience, problem‑solving skills, and willingness to accept responsibility.

• Two or more faculty references.
• Previous work experience.
• Ability to work in the CASH Center for at least one full academic year.

Normal office physical demands.

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

• Varies by semester – several interns hired each semester.
• Scheduled weekly hours up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring; up to 28 hours during summer and holiday breaks with supervisor approval.