Student Assistant - Tutor

Department

TRIO Disability Support Services

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$12/hour

Dependent upon class schedule. Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

No export control requirement.

As a tutor with the TRIO Disability Support Services Program, you will meet weekly with students to help them become self-sufficient, independent learners and assist them in understanding areas and topics in courses with which they are experiencing difficulty.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Make a commitment to be available to tutor for the ENTIRE semester.
• Attend all scheduled tutoring sessions on time.
• Maintain contact via face-to-face, phone, or email communication with the Tutor Coordinator in the event of any concerns/problems. Keep the Tutor Coordinator aware of any address, telephone, or schedule changes.
• Attend the mandatory CRLA Tutor Training at the beginning of the Fall/Spring semesters.
• Attend all monthly tutor meetings/trainings.
• Conduct all sessions on campus in the TRIO DSS tutoring rooms, Ablah Library, or any other available building on campus. Off campus locations are prohibited.
• Check assigned office mailbox at least 3 times weekly.

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Wichita State University.

• Tutor must be currently enrolled at WSU as an undergraduate/graduate student
• Must be of sophomore or higher class standing
• A strong academic background in the subjects to be tutored
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must have a B or better in the course to be tutored
• Must have proficient English-speaking skills
• Transfer students must have completed at least one full semester at WSU

This is specific to each position and department. See additional requirements and preferences.

• Applicants who have taken the course(s) they wish to tutor at Wichita State University
• Grade of A in the course(s) to be tutored
• Experience tutoring or working with individuals with disabilities

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.