Student Employee-COM-Peer Tutor

Posting Details Posting Information Requisition 202600136ST Title Student Employee-COM-Peer Tutor Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department COM Educational Affairs Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week Hiring Rate $15/hr Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position The primary role of the Peer Tutor is to support Educational Affair's mission to support student learning in the classroom by providing tutorial services for first-year

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students requirements. This position requires the employee to have excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt his or her teaching methods to meet the needs of the student, as well as have a desire to see students succeed. The Peer Tutor may be required to implement instructional activities in both individual and group tutorial sessions. Specific responsibilities are listed below. Working with students to help them understand key concepts, especially those learned in the classroom Coordinating meetings and schedules with tutees as appropriate Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills, and approaches to answering test questions Providing students positive and constructive feedback Participating in an initial training program for developing teaching techniques and learning skills and participating in ongoing training sessions as required by both MSA and HR Monitoring students' attendance and progress Attending staff meetings Completing data entry tasks using required database software Documenting and communicating student progress, especially If additional difficulties are encountered in the tutoring sessions or If tutor suspects student requires additional university resources Other Requirements for the Position

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Student Doctor in good academic standing Ability to work with minimal supervision Approval of course director/phase I lead required; additional academic performance data may be reviewed to determine eligibility Ability to maintain confidentiality Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Complete the Peer Tutor Course Selection document and submit it with the application •International Students - please visit the following website for more information on employment requirements and eligibility: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/global-engagement/international-students-and-scholars/employment.html. Open Date 04/16/2026 Position Number Contact Information Contact Name & Title Susan Risner Administrative Coordinator I Contact Phone 936.202.5250 Contact Email stdslp12@SHSU.EDU Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report