PT Peer Tutor (Academic Success) - SHAW STUDENTS ONLY

Job Summary

Reporting to the Writing Center Director, Academic Success Peer Tutors will primarily work with students individually or in small groups to improve their study skills. The Tutor will be expected to facilitate daily operations of the Writing Center by creating a welcoming and professional environment and maintaining precise records.

Essential Job Functions

• Helping students set academic goals and motivating them to achieve those goals
• Developing effective tutoring methods to help students understand the lessons
• Providing possible solutions, and reviews of students' academic concerns
• Studying lesson plans and reviewing textbooks to prepare for a lesson
• Assigning additional projects and answering a student’s questions about a topic
• Meting with students individually or in a group setting to oversee the completion of school assignments
• Helping students assess their knowledge and skills, teaching specific content, and monitoring their progress
• Engage students in conversations that help to draw out and express their ideas
• Aid students whose first language may not be English
• Collaborates in establishing and maintaining the Writing Center’s objectives and procedures
• Reviews and becomes skilled at using tutorial programs and materials already in use in the Writing Center
• Collaborates in recruitment and marketing efforts for the Writing Center
• Develops and presents knowledge-relevant workshops/seminars
• Works effectively with colleagues to properly troubleshoot, maintain, and update the Writing Center Online program

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Be a currently enrolled Shaw student with an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Experience with managerial or administrative duties. Demonstrated knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Other Competencies (skills, Abilities, Behavior)

• Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.
• Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving and creating a collaborative environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day and climb stairs as required.
• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.