Peer Tutor

About the role

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution serving the Hampton Roads region. Peer tutors assist students in achieving academic success through regular tutoring sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring through face-to-face and Zoom appointments, with sessions lasting no longer than 1 hour each.
• Work with the tutoring coordinator to create a tutoring schedule that does not conflict with their class schedule.
• Exchange contact information with tutees to facilitate scheduling changes.
• Report any schedule changes to the tutoring coordinator at least 24 hours in advance.
• Communicate with the tutoring coordinator regarding tutee absences and tardiness, and address any additional issues.
• Attend scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Maintain records of student contacts and appointment statistics.
• Assist students with disabilities and specific learning needs with patience and understanding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at Virginia Peninsula Community College.
• Show proficiency in the subject area(s) in which they tutor.
• Have good academic standing.
• Display strong communication skills.
• Be reliable with a good attendance record.

Special Assignments

May be required to assist the agency or state government in emergencies.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Faculty referral by an instructor in the subject area.

Additional Considerations

• Operation of a State Vehicle is not required.
• No supervision of employees.
• Minimal travel is required.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay rate: $15/hr.
• Schedule: M-F, hours vary between 8am to 5pm, up to 20 hours per week.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this position.

Benefits

No benefits are provided for this position.

Application Instructions

For inquiries, contact Human Resources at hr@vpcc.edu or call 757-825-2728.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information: Background Check Statement, ADA Statement, E-Verify Statement.

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities who need access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

Virginia Peninsula Community College System uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.