Peer-Tutor "Students Only"

Title: Peer-Tutor "Students Only"

Salary Range: 12.00/hour

Standard Hours: 10 hours per week

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Edgewood Campus

Department: Student Affairs

Job Summary

Peer tutors support fellow students in mastering course content through various formats, including homework assistance, test preparation, and skill-building. The goal is to help students develop effective learning strategies and academic confidence. Tutoring may occur in embedded class settings, walk-in sessions, or online formats. Tutors will work individually or in small groups and are expected to document their sessions.

Additionally, peer tutors may be asked to design and lead success workshops on topics such as study skills, test-taking strategies, goal setting, and time management.

Work hours will vary, with a maximum of 15 hours per week.

This hybrid role requires 80% online work and 20% on-campus presence, following all safety guidelines.

Tutors may be assigned to different campus or center locations.

Job Duties:

• Communicate promptly with the coordinator and team
  
• Maintain a positive and welcoming attitude toward all students
  
• Be punctual, prepared, and engaged during tutoring sessions
  
• Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback
  
• Encourage student success and celebrate progress
  
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the Gateway Student Code of Conduct
  
• Exhibit professionalism in behavior, attire, and technology use
  
• Utilize appropriate resources and refer students when necessary
  
• Consult with the coordinator regarding student progress and concerns
  
• Participate in training and professional development
  
• Reach out to students referred for tutoring
  
• Accurately report hours worked and submit timesheets by the 15th and 30th of each month
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade of A or high B in the course(s) to be tutored
  
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  
• Two faculty recommendations, preferably from relevant courses
  
• Patience, kindness, dependability, and a genuine interest in helping others
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Ability to clearly explain and reinforce course content
  
• Prior tutoring experience preferred
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills 

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.