PT Peer Tutor; Academic Success - SHAW Students

PT Peer Tutor (Academic Success) - SHAW STUDENTS ONLY

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Job Summary Reporting to the Academic Support Center Director, Academic Success Peer Tutors will primarily work with students individually or in small groups to improve their study skills. The Tutor will be expected to facilitate daily operations of the Academic Support Center by creating a welcoming and professional environment and maintaining precise records. Academic Success Peer Tutors will help students in their specialty subject area to improve their academic study skills.

They can specialize in a variety of disciplines, specifically:
Writing, Science, and/or Math.

Essential Job Functions

• Helping students set academic goals and motivating them to achieve those goals.
• Developing effective tutoring methods to help students understand the lessons.
• Providing possible solutions and reviewing students' academic concerns.
• Studying lesson plans and reviewing textbooks to prepare for a lesson.
• Assigning additional projects and answering a student’s questions about a topic.
• Meeting with students individually or in a group setting to oversee the completion of school assignments.
• Helping students assess their knowledge and skills, teaching specific content, and monitoring their progress.
• Engage students in conversations that help to draw out and express their ideas.
• Assist students whose first language may not be English.
• Collaborate in establishing and maintaining the Writing Center’s objectives and procedures.
• Reviews and becomes skilled at using tutorial programs and materials already in use in the Writing Center.
• Collaborate in recruitment and marketing efforts for the Writing Center.
• Develops and presents knowledge-relevant workshops/seminars.
• Works effectively with colleagues to properly troubleshoot, maintain, and update the Writing Center Online program.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Be a currently enrolled Shaw student with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Experience with managerial or administrative duties.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior) Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical. Strong oral and written presentation skills. Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team. Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying. Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

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