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Academic Success Center Peer Tutor

MID-AMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY - 3.8

Olathe, KS Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications General academic student support Confidential information handling In-person tutoring Maintaining an organized workspace Customer service Professional ethics Writing skills Tutorial sessions experience Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Room tidying Computer skills Clean workspace maintenance Test preparation tutoring Constructive feedback for students Entry level Providing feedback to students Group tutoring Full Job Description

THIS IS FOR CURRENT MNU STUDENTS ONLY WE ACCEPT BOTH FEDERAL WORK STUDY AND NON-FEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENTS

The tutor will work with individual students and groups of students to determine levels of understanding, answer questions, and help students to understand subject matter. Applicants must have passed the subject with a B grade or higher and must provide a faculty recommendation or transcript from the institution where they are/were enrolled.

Job Duties:

Complete required tutor training. Provide tutoring services in a one-on-one and group setting. Help students clarify course expectations and prepare for tests. Share strategies for student success during tutoring sessions Tidy work areas. Maintain electronic records. Assist with departmental duties and workshops as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student population verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

B grade or higher in subject area. Recommendation from faculty or transcript Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the interests of historically underrepresented groups.

Training:

The ASC's Tutor Development Program is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and provides CRLA-approved training for tutors to earn their Level 1 International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). Tutors receive 11 hours of training to learn and sharpen their skills and knowledge in the following areas: Administrative policies and procedures Role of a Tutor tutoring do's and/or Tutoring don't Conducting a Successful Session Active Listening & Responding Question Asking Strategies Tutoring Conversations Time Management for Tutors & Students Goal Setting & Planning Learning Theories Professional Ethics Working with Specific Populations Giving Constructive Feedback Cultural Awareness/Diversity Tutors, then, must fulfill 25 tutoring experience hours to earn their Level 1 CRLA-ITTPC certification. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Work is performed in a normal office setting, in an open reception area. Travel between buildings on campus is possible; occasional weekend and evening work during can be expected. Deadlines, disturbances of workflow, and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job's essential functions. MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America, including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, or disability in the recruitment and admission of students and in the operation of all university programs, activities, and services. Any concerns regarding discrimination based on gender or disability should be addressed to the Human Resources Director.