Peer Tutor
Superior, MT - USA
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**Official Start date for this position would be Fall 2026!
Job Title:Peer Tutor
Department:Educational Success Center
Job Location:Swenson Hall 1024 & 1025 other campus locations
Approximate Hours/Week:4-15
Primary Supervisor:Trish Allen
Anticipated Length of Employment:Semester renewable
Pay: $10 an hour
Job Summary:
Assist students with comprehension of class material and improving study skills in a one-on-one or group tutoring setting. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners persist in college and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities and as such the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the students needs. Tutors work with colleagues and the Coordinator to support their own professional development.
Eligibility:To be eligible for student employment during the Academic Year a student must be enrolledat least half timeat UW-Superior for the current semester.
Notice to New Employees:Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Educational Success Center
Compensation:
$11/hour
Valuable leadership development opportunities and skills
Ability to make meaningful connections with staff faculty and peers
Gain a better understanding of the course material
Required Qualifications:
Have completed the course (or a level higher) with at least a B.
Be in good academic standing with a prior semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. If requirements are not met the student may be placed on probation for one semester.
Must be available on Tuesday September 1st for a full-day training
Ability to work a flexible schedule and a minimum of four (4) hours per week.
Education:
Must have completed at least one year of college credits prior to starting. Exceptions can be made.
How to Apply:
Submit application with resume
Have an instructor complete the recommendation form
Contact Information:
Trish Allen
UW-Superior A Superior Place:
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Employment will require a criminal background check and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
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