Student Worker - Peer Tutor
Student Worker - Peer Tutor
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Job Description
Department Overview
Peer Tutors are responsible for providing academic assistance to undergraduate students in select coursework. Tutoring is not teaching but rather supplemental learning for students needing additional assistance with course content. Tutors will be primarily engaged in assisting sophomore students with the pathophysiology and pharmacology course content (NRS. Tutors may also be required for sophomore/junior courses (NRS.
The peer tutoring program at OHSU utilizes both group and oneonone tutoring to assist students with course topics.
Function/Duties of Position
All efforts will be made to ensure that interested tutors are receiving some paid hours each term however this may fluctuate due to both the tutors schedule and the needs of undergraduate students.
- Exhibit professional behavior and adhere to confidentiality requirements
- Review and abide by the Tutoring Code of Ethics
- Work with students in both group and individual settings
- Have availability to meet with students for a minimum of 2 hours per week throughout the academic year (hours and times may vary between terms)
- The more hours tutors are available the more likely they will be utilized and matched for group and individualized sessions.
- Submit anticipated availability for hours when applying.
- Communicate with the tutoring coordinator as soon as possible if this changes during the term
- Coach students on study skills notetaking organization and time management
- Communicate with professors regarding individual student needs and progress
- Maintain records of tutoring activities including timekeeping and tutoring notes
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate Program at Monmouth Campus
- Maintain an OHSU GPA of at least 3.0
- Recommendation of OHSU faculty member currently teaching coursework for pathophysiology pharmacology and/or acute care courses
- Possess the ability and willingness to work with individuals and groups of students from diverse cultural economic and academic backgrounds
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
All are welcome
Employment Type
Part-Time
