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Working Title Project Peer Tutor, Student Support Services - Restricted Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143 FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 3 Position Number 276W0206 Agency Southside Va Community College Division Southside Va Community College (Div) Work Location Charlotte - 037 Hiring Range $16.26/hr - $18.00/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Keysville, VA, or Alberta, VA (home campus), with consideration of the chosen candidate’s preference

Monday through Friday, day hours; 10 hours per week

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.

SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.

Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu

Job Description:

Join SVCC as a Project Peer Tutor for the Student Support Services (SSS) Program. In this rewarding part-time role, you will provide individualized and group tutoring to help students build academic confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and achieve their educational goals. Working closely with the Project Director and Advisors, you will support the success of first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities through personalized instruction, encouragement, and connection to learning resources.

The Project Peer Tutor for the Student Support Services (SSS) Program provides targeted academic assistance in core subject areas such as math, science, English, and related disciplines. This position plays a critical role in helping students improve academic performance, master course content, and develop effective learning strategies to enhance persistence and retention.

Working under the supervision of the Project Director, Student Support Services, the tutor will deliver high-quality academic support both in-person and virtually, ensuring compliance with federal TRIO requirements and SVCC’s mission of equitable student success.

This is a restricted, part-time wage position located in either Keysville, VA, or Alberta, VA (home campus), with consideration of the chosen candidate’s preference, and funded through the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of federal funds. The current TRIO SSS grant is a five-year award period running from September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2030; however, this is not a guaranteed time frame.

This position averages 10 hours per week, and Health benefits and paid leave are NOT available.

Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring in academic subjects relevant to students’ coursework and program objectives
• Use active learning, modeling, and other evidence-based instructional techniques to help students understand and apply course concepts
• Adapt tutoring methods to meet diverse learning styles and needs
• Assist students in developing study skills, time management strategies, and self-regulated learning habits that promote academic independence
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of tutoring sessions, student progress, and attendance in accordance with program procedures
• Communicate regularly with Project Advisors and the Project Director regarding student progress, learning barriers, and academic concerns
• Utilize educational technology platforms and tools to support face-to-face and virtual tutoring sessions
• Participate in program meetings, trainings, and professional development related to effective tutoring and student support
• Contribute to the overall goals of the TRIO SSS Program by fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes academic success and persistence

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Education, Math, Science, English, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in subject matter relevant to assigned tutoring area(s)
• Demonstrated experience providing academic tutoring or instructional support in an educational setting
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in content-related coursework and tutoring area(s)
• Ability to deliver tutoring in a student-centered, inclusive, and accessible manner
• Experience working with students from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and educational backgrounds
• Familiarity with learning strategies that support students with disabilities and underrepresented populations
• Proficiency in using educational technology tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Suite, learning management systems) to enhance learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality standards
• Commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment consistent with the mission of TRIO SSS and SVCC

Additional Considerations

• Prior experience tutoring in a college or university setting
• Experience working with TRIO programs or similar federally funded student success initiatives
• Knowledge of community college populations and challenges facing first-generation and low-income students
• Familiarity with inclusive pedagogical practices and culturally responsive instruction
• Career Readiness Certificate preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends, to accommodate student schedules
• This is a part-time, hourly position with scheduling based on student demand and program needs

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Occasional travel to SVCC campuses, centers, meetings, and training/conferences with access to a state vehicle

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number WGE_3482P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/30/2026 Job Close Date 10/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website https://southside.edu/employment-opportunities Contact Name Jennifer Davis Email jennifer.davis@southside.edu Phone Number 434-949-1048 Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a RESTRICTED wage position located in either Keysville, VA, or Alberta, VA (home campus), with consideration of the chosen candidate’s preference, averaging 10 hours per week. Health benefits and paid leave are not available for this role. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of federal funds. The current TRIO SSS grant is a five-year award period running from September 25, 2025, through September 24, 2030; however, this is not a guaranteed time frame.

Applicants must apply online by submitting a state application through this site. Applicants must create a user account to apply online. If you are state employee who has been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Inter-agency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the Card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The Card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (434) 949-0708. Please include your name, the position number, and the position title on the fax cover sheet. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your VCCS applicant portal account for the status of your application and the status of this recruitment. For more information about this position or other vacancies within our agency, please visit our website at www.southside.edu/employment or contact Jennifer Davis at 434.949.1048.

SVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434-949-1005.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities act (ADA and ADAAA), SVCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) stage agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or a Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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