Job description
This recruitment will be used to fill numerous part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week) Peer Tutor positions for the TRIO Student Support Services Program at Oregon State University (OSU).
SSS Peer Tutors work individually and with small groups of SSS students over the course of the term (week 2 through week 10) to help them better understand course material and prepare for assignments and exams. In addition to helping students with course content, Peer Tutors share study strategies and demonstrate methods for how students can find the answers for themselves, with the goal that through tutoring.
TRIO SSS students build the skills that will allow them to excel in their classes. Tutors must become familiar with tutoring strategies that equip students with active learning skills. TRIO SSS tutors need to have successfully completed any courses that they tutor with a B or higher (in some cases they must currently be taking the course).
Training will be provided to become acquainted with the tutoring format of the program.
Both Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome/encouraged to apply!
Position Duties
SSS Peer Tutors work individually and with small groups of SSS students over the course of the term (week 2 through week 10) to help them better understand course material and prepare for assignments and exams. In addition to helping students with course content, Peer Tutors share study strategies and demonstrate methods for how students can find the answers for themselves, with the goal that through tutoring.
TRIO SSS students build the skills that will allow them to excel in their classes. Tutors must become familiar with tutoring strategies that equip students with active learning skills. TRIO SSS tutors need to have successfully completed any courses that they tutor with a B or higher (in some cases they must currently be taking the course).
Training will be provided to become acquainted with the tutoring format of the program.
Both Undergraduate and Graduate students are welcome/encouraged to apply!
- Tutor students individually or in small groups
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Coordinating meetings directly with students and maintaining documentation
- Group and individual meetings with supervisor
- Assisting at quarterly study sessions
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here:
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
- International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
- An interest in helping others be successful in college
- Experience interacting with people from diverse backgrounds
- Previous success in some of the most commonly tutored courses (MTH 111-252, PH series, ECON, ST, etc.)
- The ability to arrange a tutoring schedule directly with students and manage one’s own schedule
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months
- 3.0 GPA or above
- Work-study preferred
- Experience tutoring others (paid or unpaid)
- Current or past TRIO, CAMP, or EOP enrollment/involvement
- An understanding of the SSS student population (first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08872SE
Number of Vacancies
2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/01/2022
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
07/01/2022
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date
06/30/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:
- Transcript
For additional information please contact Phuong Uyen Nguyen at nguyenph@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
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