Student Support Services Peer Tutor

Position Summary

The Student Support Services Peer Tutor (SSSPT) provides support services for the students in lab, one-on-one, or open classroom settings. Peer Tutors do

not deliver instruction; they provide tutorial support for specific content areas and students in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes

of the college. The (SSSPT) provides tutorial support for program participants and tracks their progress each semester through graduation, providing services that support retention and graduation.

Local Salary Schedule (L) $10 per hour for up to 19 hours per week. This is a part time position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance to the assigned student, either in a group or individual setting
• Assists students in achieving a better understanding of a specific subject area and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas
• Attends periodic training or orientation sessions as required by the director
• Documents student progress
• Assists students with the development of study skills necessary for academic success
• Helps foster positive attitudes toward learning and studying
• Motivates and supports students’ achievement and success.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serves as a role model for students receiving services.
• Fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to share academic successes and abilities with their peers
• Ensure successful performance, retention, and graduation of SSS participants.
• Recruit participants with the potential and motivation for college entry and success.
• Monitor academic progress and contact faculty and staff throughout the semester as necessary.
• Uphold professional ethical standards that do not breach confidentiality and student relationships.
• Maintain an appropriate work schedule to accommodate participants.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting office environment in which participants feel comfortable.
• Provides data to the Director when requested and in accordance with program requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, an “A” or “B” letter grade in the course to be tutored, second-semester status, or documented credits from a college or university
• Must be in good overall standing with the college and receive a recommendation from a faculty and/or staff person
• Must be enrolled and maintain at least 6 units throughout the entire semester of hire
• Previous tutoring experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required
• Computer proficiency.
  
  

Required License, Certifications, Or Special Credentials

NONE

Other Qualifications And Job Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility within the work environment.
• Experience working with first-generation, low-income, and/or disabled students.
• Ability to innovate to meet program goals.
• Consistently making mature, common-sense decisions based on current and/or available knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Display a cooperative and approachable attitude and demeanor.
• Ability to effectively operate and utilize a computer, telephone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and internet.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights, as needed, to assist with student tutorial needs.
• A willingness to take initiative and commitment to a philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures; to research and analyze information; and to prepare, present, and review oral and written information and reports.
• Ability to use customer service initiatives for clients and the campus community.
  
  

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu) by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408 or humanresources@lawsonstate.edu.

A Complete Application Packet Consists Of

An Online application

Recommendation letter from a faculty and/or staff person If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Eeoc, E-verify, And Background Check Statements

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.