Peer Tutor

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General Description

The Tutor works under the direct supervision of the Instructional Specialist. The position is responsible for providing APSU students with the instruction and support necessary to achieve their educational goals and to help students develop effective learning habits. Tutors work in the Academic Support Center as either peer tutors or writing lab tutors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote independent learning among assigned clients.
• Reinforce key concepts presented by the clients’ professors.
• Promote academic integrity among assigned clients.
• Track attendance of all clients.
• Report clients who may require assistance from other programs to the Instructional Specialist.
• Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of the Academic Support Center.
• Assist in the evacuation of the center during fire or severe weather.
• Maintain a safe environment for learning.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and guests of the university.
• Ability to assess individual learning styles and promote appropriate learning strategies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain an educational environment which encourages learning.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Ability to ensure policies and procedures are followed in all decisions.

Qualifications

Applicant must be a currently enrolled student at the university with a GPA of at least 3.0 (3.5 preferred). Applicants must be recommended by a faculty member in each subject area he/she will tutor. Additionally, applicants must have earned an “A” or “B” in each course they will tutor or in a subsequent course for which the course is a prerequisite. Good customer service skills is a must. Applicant should be able to work 9 hours per week.

Application Procedures

Submit an Employment Application through the Academic Support Center. Applications should be received not later than 15 April for consideration for fall classes, or 15 November for consideration for spring classes.