Job Description

Join the IRSC Team!

At Indian River State College (IRSC), you’ll do more than just build a career—you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty.

Are you passionate about guiding your peers towards academic success? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where learning is a collaborative journey? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Learning Assistant Peer Tutor.

As a Learning Assistant Peer Tutor, you will play a pivotal role in empowering students to excel academically. Working under direct supervision, you’ll provide invaluable guidance and mentorship to fellow students, fostering an environment conducive to independent learning and growth.

At IRSC, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. By joining our team as a Learning Assistant Peer Tutor, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, both on your peers and on the broader campus community. Additionally, you’ll benefit from ongoing support, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey of mentorship and support, we encourage you to submit your application for the Learning Assistant Peer Tutor position. Join us in empowering students to reach their academic goals and unlock their potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, provides academic support and mentor to their peers. Facilitates student success by offering tutorial assistance, participates in job training, and leads student study groups. Works closely with the Learning Resources team, Student Success Coaches, Tutoring Center Team, and faculty to support students. Encourages independent learning, foster a conducive learning environment, and utilizes various resources to enhance student learning.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides academic support and encourage students to become independent learners.
• Completes Course Embedded Learning Assistant training course. Embedded in gateway courses across the curriculum,
• Mentors and supports of students in your assigned course.
• Works with Student Success Coaches, Academic Support Center, and faculty.
• Cultivates and maintains an environment that is conducive to student learning.
• Facilitates student study groups in the Tutoring Centers or in other designated areas, i.e., classrooms, computer labs. Work with the Learning Resources team and IRSC faculty and staff to provide tutorial assistance and academic support to IRSC students.
• Participates in job training/in-service activities to meet the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Utilizes resources to promote/enhance student learning, i.e., texts, software, IRSC/ Tutoring Centers websites, printed materials. Visit classes to promote the services available in the Tutoring Centers that support student success.
• Maintains an awareness of current College and department policies and guidelines.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Enrollment as a full or part time student at Indian River State College (IRSC) with grades of “B” or higher in tutorial discipline of Mathematics, Science, Health Science, English, Reading, and/or English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Ability to convey knowledge of tutorial discipline to others in a practical and comprehensive manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to recognize and respond to individual differences of students from a culturally diverse student population.
• Willingness to make students active partners in the learning process.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail as well as the possession of good judgment and a strong work ethic.
• Computer proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and the Internet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both verbally and through written skills.
• Ability to positively represent the Tutoring Centers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Physical skills required include the ability to lift heavy boxes and materials, to move equipment from room to room, and to work for extended periods at a computer station. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

Enrolled full or part-time at IRSC, maintaining grades of “B” or higher in disciplines such as Mathematics, Science, Health Science, English, Reading, and/or English as a Second Language (ESL).

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

No

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range starts at: $13.00/hour nearmejobs.eu All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate’s education and experiencenearmejobs.eu Open until filled.

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