Title: Peer Tutor
Employee Classification: Part Time Classified/A/P
Department: Academic Success & Tutoring
Salary Range: $15.00 per hour
Who we are:
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.
What you get:
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The basics of this position:
***THIS IS A DISTRICT WIDE POSITION. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CAMPUS PREFERENCE*** Provide transformative impact on students by empowering them to understand content material, use effective learning strategies, and learn in a collaborative environment.
What you'll do:
- -Provide transformative impact on students by empowering them to understand content material, use effective learning strategies, and learn in a collaborative environment.
-Remove barriers to learning by providing equitable treatment and practicing inclusivity of all students.
-Provide guidance and interpretation of coursework goals and assignments.
-Act as a role model in demonstrating study strategies and habits necessary for success in a specified academic area.
-Complete administrative documentation, including timesheets and attendance reports, accurately and on time.
-Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal and academic issues and records as per FERPA and college guidelines.
-Attend mandatory training activities and scheduled events, and participate in Academic Success Center promotional activities.
-Promote self and services to relevant faculty and students by making classroom visits and/or establishing online connection and communication
Education, experience, and other requirements:
-Tutors must have earned at least a B average in the content area they are tutoring. Some disciplines may require demonstration of proficiency by completing a qualifying exam.
-Referral by at least one St. Louis Community College faculty member in the content area is required.
-Must be currently enrolled or registered at St. Louis Community College and making progress toward completion of a degree and/or transfer study program as defined in Board Policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Aptitude for tutoring in specific content area.
-Good interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on listening and assessing the needs of diverse learners.
-Effective time management skills: punctual; completes associated responsibilities of the job in a timely manner.
-Patient and passionate about working with fellow students.
-Professional behavior in language, dress, and demeanor.
-Proficiency with computers and computer applications, Microsoft Office Suite, college Learning Management System (Blackboard), email, and other as needed.
-Sufficient technical skill to conduct online tutoring sessions within designated virtual platforms.
