Peer Tutor - TRIO Student Support Services

Department

TRIO Student Support Services

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

14.00/hr

work is performed on-site and inperson. Dependent upon students' class schedule and by appointment only.

No export control requirement.

Are you passionate about helping others succeed? As a tutor withTRIO Student Support Services, you'll play an important role in supporting fellow WSU students as they work toward their academicgoals. You'll get the opportunity to empower first-generation,limited-income, and students of disability status to feel confident in their studies. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be amentor, advocate, and champion for student success.

Along the way,you'll strengthen your own communication and leadership skills inan experience that will benefit you long after graduation.

If you're reliable, organized, patient, and a great communicator,we want you on our team

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

• Attending all Tutor Training sessions at the beginning andending of each semester.
• Checking your email inbox regularly unless notifiedotherwise.
• Providing weekly tutoring in at least one subject to studentsassigned to you.
• Assisting in the development of positive study habits, study skills, and learning modalities of tutored students.
• Providing regular feedback to SSS Academic Advisors on yourstudent’s academic progress.
• Completing and submitting your Weekly Progress Assessments andweb time sheets electronically by the due date as required.
• Attending a Mid-Semester Conference with all students you aretutoring and their advisors.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the quality of the tutorial process.
• Completing a Tutor Perception survey at the end of each academicyear, or the last semester you tutor.
• Actively participating in related activities of the tutorialcomponent to achieve the required outcomes of Student Support Services.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Enrolled as a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student atWSU
• Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better
• Earned a grade of B- or better in the courses student will betutoring

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

• Good communication skills.
• A strong desire to help first generation, limited income students and students with disabilities.
• All applications accepted, but preference will be given to students who can tutor in Accounting, Economics, Biology,Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish.

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