TRIO Peer Tutor

Position OverviewTRIO Supportive Education Services TRIO SES and TRIO STEM are much more than programs, we are a community. Our dedicated and experienced staff provide a welcoming, supportive, and inspiring place for students who are navigating the challenging environment of the University. As part of KU’s Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP), TRIO SES & STEM aim to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, and to help them make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. TRIO provides comprehensive, personalized support services to eligible students, helping them achieve academic success and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. We also support students as they prepare for graduate school and for success in a global environment.

The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor, have excellent verbal and written communication, and tutoring skills. The ability to work independently and pay attention to detail are important. Overall, we are seeking a team member with great interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to follow through with tutoring assignments.

Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).Job Description

• Tutoring – 75%
  • Attention to individual learning needs.
  • Assist students in subject content preparations for class/tests. Review important concepts relevant to subject tutored.
  • Assess learning progress and preparedness of students. Establish an environment of patience, encouragement, and rapport with students.
• Reporting and Training – 20%
  • Be punctual and consistent in attendance for tutoring sessions.
  • Complete online time sheets as directed by the office manager/payroll supervisor.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork as directed by the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
  • Keep Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development informed of any tutoring issues.
  • Attend all required tutoring orientations, trainings, and team meetings.
• Other – 5%
  • Check KU email regularly for information/assignments.
  • Tutors are requested to give a two-week notice before resignation.
  • Position Requirements: Tutoring can take place in person and virtually on Zoom.

Required Qualifications

1. 3.0 or better GPA in subject area/s to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
2. 12-15 credit hours in subject area/s to be tutored or special consent from the Assistant Director of Academic and Professional Development.
3. Experience communicating effectively as evidenced in application materials.
4. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior knowledge or experience in tutoring
2. Completion of one semester or more of coursework at the University of Kansas.
3. Eligible for work-study

Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of:

• Completion of the online application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names/Contact information for 3 Professional References (i.e. Professor, Instructor, T.A., Advisor, supervisor, etc.)

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To ensure consideration apply before the application review date 12/22/2024. A review of applications will continue until qualified candidates are identified.Contact Information to ApplicantsMichelle Wilson – michellewilson@ku.eduAdvertised Salary Range$12.50-$13.00/hourWork Schedule2-12 hours per week – flexible between the hours of:
8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday-Friday
11:00am – 4:00 pm – Saturday
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm - SundayAnticipated Start DateMonday January 13, 2025Apply to Job

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