Undergrad Student Employee - Science Peer Tutor

Undergrad Student Employee - Science Peer Tutor

Undergrad Student Employee - Science Peer Tutor

Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.

Position:
Student Employee – Science Peer Tutor
Rate:
State minimum wage

Location:

Lisle Campus
Hours per week: 2 hours

Seeking students that have taken and excelled in science courses to provide tutoring for one or more of the following:
General Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics.

Provide support by answering student questions from science courses listed above.

• Must have completed the course for which you will be tutoring at Benedictine University with a grade of B or above.
• Must submit a resume.
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from a Benedictine professor who taught you the course. Instruct the professor to email the recommendation to clarsen.
• Must be a currently enrolled Benedictine student in good standing.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
• May require bending or sitting for long periods of time.
• Comprehensive vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Paid Leave in accordance with State Law where applicable (IL – Paid Leave Act and AZ – Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans – Save for your future with our retirement Supplemental Retirement Savings.
• Mental Health Support – Access to counseling and resources for mental well‑being.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) – Confidential support for personal or work‑related challenges.

Kindlon Library, 3rd floor

Casey Larsen

Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols is required.