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Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor

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Job Title: Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor

Job Description: Academic Achievement Center Peer Tutors, Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders, and Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutors provide learning support to undergraduate students in one-hour sessions. Peer Tutors meet with students in online Teams meetings and in-person at various locations on the Athens and regional campuses. Tutors engage students in learning activities such as discussing class material and test questions, offering information about learning strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

PAL Leaders facilitate weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. During PAL sessions, PAL Leaders facilitate discussion of important course concepts, help students develop strategies for studying, and teach participants how to become independent learners. In addition to facilitating weekly review sessions, PAL Leader responsibilities include attending class, communicating with the professor, and planning review sessions.

Responsibilities:

1. Complete the required 10 hours of paid training.
2. Attend all scheduled tutoring or PAL sessions.
3. Be punctual, begin all sessions promptly, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the student’s needs.
4. Create a positive learning environment and encourage independent learning by helping students identify problem areas and giving them opportunities to practice and build knowledge.
5. Maintain confidentiality as outlined in the FERPA compliance statement.
6. Keep up-to-date with appointments using the TracCloud scheduling software.
7. Check email and Teams to remain informed of activity at the AAC.
8. Submit accurate time sheets and enter hours in Workforce in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
2. Grade of “B” or higher in the courses you wish to tutor or work as a PAL Leader.
3. Must have completed at least one semester of undergraduate college-level coursework at Ohio University.
4. Must be available to work 6 – 12 hours every week for the entire semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous tutoring or teaching experience.
2. Currently enrolled at Ohio University.
3. Qualified to tutor or lead PAL sessions for 100-200-level courses in one or more academic subject areas.

Department: Academic Achievement Center

Pay Rate: $11.30/hour

Posting Open Date: 09/04/2024

Posting End Date: 06/29/2025

Job Category: Student Hourly

Work Schedule: The Academic Assistance Center hours for all programs during the fall, spring, and summer semesters are: Mondays – Thursdays from 11am to 9pm, Fridays from 11am to 5pm, Sundays from 4pm to 8pm. Peer Tutors, PAL Leaders, and undergraduate Writing Commons Tutors must be available to work during these hours of operation.

Campus: Athens, Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern, Zanesville

Contact: Kerri Yake, yakek@ohio.edu, 740-593-2644

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community.

Employment Type: Part-Time Term

Applicant Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

1. References
2. Unofficial transcripts
3. STUDENT Class Schedule
4. Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants for Details)

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The Academic Achievement Center offers three services: Peer Tutoring, Peer-Assisted Learning, and the Writing Commons. For which service are you most interested in working? Please list them in order, with #1 being the service where you would most like to be employed and #3 being the service for which you are least interested in working.
2. * What course would you be willing to be a tutor or PAL Leader for?
3. * Are there any other courses in which you earned a grade of B+ or higher?
4. * Please list any educational or work experiences that are related to tutoring or leading peers in a learning environment.
5. If you are applying to be a PAL Leader, what experience do you have leading a group of students/people?
6. * What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for an Academic Achievement Center student position?
7. * What do you hope to gain from working at the Academic Achievement Center as a student employee?