The student tutor conducts one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions on career readiness, professional development, LinkedIn, AI, online presence basics, and career exploration through peer conversations. The student tutor tutors a diverse population of undergraduate students in the Peer Tutoring Lab. The peer tutor works in the Lab in-person a minimum of 10 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays.
Essential Functions
1. Provides one-on-one and small-group tutorial services to a diverse population of undergraduate juniors and seniors. The tutor:
Identifies students’ career readiness needs.
Differentiates strategies and instructional materials to meet individual students’ needs.
Assists students in career exploration and communicating with faculty mentors.
Engages students in tutoring sessions by utilizing active learning strategies.
Motivates students by being an active listener.
Provides positive feedback and makes recommendations for further career exploration and goal setting.
Respects students’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives.
2. Documents student work and progress by:
Using the processes and systems established within the Content-Area Tutoring Center to document student progress.
Entering all data in a timely fashion as specified by the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager.
Communicating with the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager regarding students with challenging or unique situations and documenting record details of such situations through the specified means within the Content-Area Tutoring Center.
3. Participates in professional development and training sessions as related to tutor responsibilities. The tutor:
Maintains currency in the area of career development by collaborating with faculty mentors and 3rd year academic success coaches.
Actively participates in learning community meetings.
Participates in mandatory training sessions throughout the semester.
Maintains currency with technological resources for instructional and recordkeeping purposes.
Monitors and makes arrangements for replenishment of consumable materials used in the tutoring environment.
Develops and facilitates workshop/short videos related to career development.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week consistently.
Must be able to work for at least two semesters consecutively.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must be punctual, organized, professional, and courteous.
Must have earned a grade of “A” in the PSY 335 and PSY 436 classes.
Must be currently enrolled as a Barry University student.
Has a current 3.5 GPA.
Has a professional faculty recommendation letter from the biology department.
Good academic standing.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
10Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
