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Job Title (Student Position) Peer Tutor Department Academics SC Location Sheridan Posting Category Student - Sheridan Desired Start Date 08/25/2025 Hourly Rate (if applicable) $9.50 Hiring Range Full Salary Range Benefits Summary
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Months Worked Annually Typical Work Schedule
Multiple positions available in a wide range of subjects including
A & P, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Music Theory,
Nursing, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics; Flexible hours, based on class schedule
Position Information
Posting Number 20150925P Job Posting Date 04/10/2025 Initial Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Summary
Peer tutors and Writing Center staff support academic progress of students by identifying learning challenges and reinforcing critical thinking. They identify learning challenges, provide academic insight, and develop study skills with students by working with them one-on-one in their respective areas of expertise.
Please include in your cover letter the area in which you prefer to tutor.
Qualifications
Reports To Director of Library Services Education/Qualifications
- Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college – cumulative GPA of 3.0+
- Sheridan College Student – currently enrolled
- Recommendation from an instructor and supporting academic documents
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Solid knowledge in subject area
- Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by effective oral and written communication
- Professional demeanor and ability to work respectfully with diverse student populations
- Personable, reliable, confident and able to work independently
- Ability to creatively engage students in learning course content, developing study strategies & demonstrating time management skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and prioritize on-the-job-training
- Aptitude for generating positive learning outcomes from one-on-one interactions with peer
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
- Tutoring sessions take place in Kooi Library, Monday through Friday, working with your class schedule. In some cases, tutoring can be remote or on another location on Sheridan Campus with directors’ approval
About Northern Wyoming Community College District Experience Special Instructions to Applicants
- Please include in your cover letter the area in which you prefer to tutor.
Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time 100% Responsibility/Duty
- Meet with students individually or in small groups both face-to-face and online
- Integrate study strategies to promote independent learning
- Collaborate with other members of academic support team, actively participate in training and staff meetings
- Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions, file client reports, and ensure sessions are entered in tracking system
- Attend required training and complete assigned tutorials for professional development
- Support students with various learning abilities and generate referrals to appropriate campus resources
- Maintain FERPA compliance
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