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Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Inside Higher Ed
Joliet, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Position Title:

Student Employee, Peer Tutor

Job Description:

Student Employee, Peer Tutor

POSITION TITLE: Student Employee, Peer Tutor

STATUS: Part time

DEPARTMENT: Tutoring and Learning Center

DIVISION: Student Development

REPORTS TO: Manager, Tutoring and Learning Center

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

HIRING RANGE: $15.00 per hour

(Position is FWS Eligible)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Professionally represent Joliet Junior College and uphold the College’s core values.
  • Tutor students using both individual and small group sessions in one or more of the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and/or Math
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of tutoring activities using Academic Success Tracker.
  • Visit instructors, departments, and classrooms to distribute flyers to help create awareness of tutorial services as well as other services offered through the TLC.
  • With assistance from the coordinators, select appropriate instructional support materials recognizing and addressing individual student needs.
  • Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and training as may be required.
  • Assist with receptionist duties as necessary.
  • Assist with light office work including but not limited to the following: keeping the TLC appearance neat at all times, running errands within the campus, preparing materials, filing, photocopying, etc.
  • Assist with promotion and coordination of programs and events.
  • Assist with note-taking duties as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have completed one semester of college-level courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Must have received an A or B in the subject area to be tutored – preference given to students who have completed three or more courses in the subject area
  • Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits hours at JJC in the fall/spring semester.
  • Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
  • TLC Manager approval
  • One faculty reference.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students/faculty.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
  • Patience, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to accept responsibility.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Two or more faculty references.
  • Previous work experience.
  • Ability to work in the TLC for at least one full academic year.
  • English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
  • Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Normal office physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Varies by semester – several student workers hired each semester

Benefits

Click on the link below for information about JJC's Benefits:

Part Time - Student Employees/Student Internal Internships | Joliet Junior College

Scheduled Weekly Hours: This is a student employee position that works around your class schedule. May work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. During summer and holiday breaks (Winter/Spring), may work up to 28 hours per week with supervisor approval.

Full Time/Part Time:

Part timeUnion (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

20

Benefits

Click on the link below for information about JJC's Benefits:

Total Rewards | Joliet Junior College

Salary : $15

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