Peer Tutor - Lake to Lake
SHIFT:
Varies.
LOCATION:
Lakeshore Technical College – Cleveland, Wisconsin
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lake to Lake Peer Tutor provides 1:1 tutoring as arranged through the Peer Tutor coordinator, assist in a lab setting, in the Academic Support Center, and/or study group facilitation which could be face-to-face or virtual. Peer tutors facilitate student learning by helping to clarify specific course content and promote the use of appropriate study strategies. Tutors conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one and group tutoring sessions throughout the semester, as needed and arranged by the Peer Tutor Coordinator. Peer Tutors do not provide answers to homework assignments, but work with students to model problem solving strategies and explain course-specific concepts in compliance with academic integrity standards.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS/ADA: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Other duties may be assigned):
(100%) Tutoring
- Adequately prepare for sessions.
- Be a good listener.
- Two to twelve hours per week, according to your schedule and the need for services.
- Ensure that the needs of the student being tutored are met, assist with organization, study skills and tools.
- Be punctual for sessions, patient and able to explain things simply and set goals and objectives for each lesson.
- Study group facilitation provides direction and sessions.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of utilizing and searching the Internet.
- Ability to conduct virtual appointments via MS Teams, BlueJeans, etc.
- Excellent customer service. Excellent communication skills and teamwork skills.
- Telephone etiquette.
- Background in Web Development 1, Introduction to Database Design & Development, Adobe Illustration, Adobe Photoshop, Introduction to IT, and/or Networking 1 preferred.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be customer-focused, accurate, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form are a must.
- Required skills include proficiency in spelling, grammar, and proof reading; skilled in typing/keyboarding.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Must be dependable and professional.
- Exemplify college values in all staff and student interactions, as well as services delivered.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and people of diverse cultural, social, or educational backgrounds.
- Fluent, bilingual individual is beneficial.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prefer Lakeland University current student or graduate of LTC with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Knowledge of the scope and nature of programs and courses offered by the college.
- Good understanding of the local community. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION:
- Valid State of Wisconsin Driver's License required.
☐ MVR CHECK Required (Check this box only if the following statement is applicable) – The employee in this position is a potential operator of a Lakeshore Technical College owned vehicle or may be responsible for driving any other motor vehicles on behalf of the College.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Employment conditional on completion of a Background Information Disclosure (BID)
- Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license is required or access to reliable and flexible transportation to commute from one job site to another.
- Student success always comes first and it is expected that the student maintains average grades while employed. Failure to do so may result in their student help position being discontinued.
- Students must be active and enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits pers semester and/or enrolled in an academic program.
This job description is designed to cover the basic functions of the job and is not considered a detailed description of every job duty that is required, other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to ensure the successful delivery of organizational objectives.
Date Updated: 08/22/2022
Lakeshore Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic testing, lack of English skills, arrest or conviction record, political affiliation, veteran status, parental status, marital status, pregnancy or other protected categories, in its services, employment, programs, and/or educational programs and activities, including but not limited to admissions, access and participation. The college attempts to be in compliance with all federal laws including but not limited to Title IX & section 504. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies are handled by the executive director of human resources/affirmative action officer, 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland WI 53015, phone 920.693.1139 or 888.468.6582, ext. 1139.
Lakeshore Technical College provides reasonable accommodations to assist persons with disabilities to access or participate in its programs or activities. Persons requiring accommodation to access the college’s programs, services, and/or employment should call LTC at 920.693.1000 or 888. Go To LTC (888.468.6582), or TTY 711.