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.

Academic Success Peer Tutors will help students in their specialty subject area to help students improve their

academic study skills. Academic Success Peer Tutors can specialize in a variety of disciplines, specifically, The

Writing Center is looking for students who can tutor Writing, Science and/or Math.

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
• Meeting 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.
• Assist 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.