FWS Student Success Tutor

Job Title: Tutor

Number of Positions: 8

Department: Thorobred Success and Innovation Center

Job Location: Thorobred Success and Innovation Center, Whitney Young Hall

Supervisor/Timekeeper: Dr. Jamaal Jackson

Supervisor Contact: 614-638-0799

Hours per Week (Max 20): Varies based on demand; up to 20 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring in assigned subject areas.
• Explain course concepts, model effective study strategies, and help students strengthen problem-solving and independent learning skills.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing relevant course materials and identifying appropriate learning resources.
• Maintain accurate tutoring schedules, attendance records, session notes, and other required documentation.
• Refer students to the supervisor or appropriate campus resources when needs extend beyond the tutor's role.
• Protect student privacy and maintain confidentiality in accordance with University policies and FERPA requirements.
• Help set up and reset the Center for meetings, workshops, guest speakers, tutoring sessions, and special events.
• Assist with greeting visitors, answering routine questions, and creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Help maintain the Center's organization, cleanliness, supplies, technology, and learning materials; promptly report concerns or equipment problems.
• Attend required training and staff meetings, communicate scheduling conflicts promptly, and complete other Center-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing.
• Must have completed at least 30 college credit hours.
• Kentucky State University is an equal educational and employment opportunity/affirmative action institution.
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge and academic success in the subject area(s) to be tutored; faculty recommendation may be requested.
• Must meet all applicable Federal Work-Study eligibility requirements.
• Patient, dependable, respectful, and encouraging attitude when working with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Strong communication, listening, organization, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, accept feedback, and follow University and Center policies.
• Ability to work an agreed-upon schedule based on student demand, including possible evening hours, without interfering with classes.
• Basic ability to use email, Microsoft Office, learning-management systems, and other technology used by the Center.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.