TRIO Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences- Peer Tutor

THIS POOL IS FOR TRIO Student Support Services STEM & Health Sciences- Peer Tutor ONLY.

Through a grant competition, funds are awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Student Support Services ( SSS) projects also may provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants (# 84.063). The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants.

Tutors are responsible for providing one-on-one and/or small group academic assistance in the subject areas that they are approved to tutor, keeping accurate records of tutoring activities, creating lesson plans for students as needed, administering pre/post-tests to participants, reviewing academic progress of participants, completing monthly tutor reports, and attending mandatory monthly meetings and workshops.

-Must be an undergraduate or graduate student who has completed at least one semester.
-Have an average of A's or B's in the course subject that will be tutored.
-Have a cumulative grade point average ( GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

A basic knowledge of the subject(s) you desire to tutor

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well individually and with a team

Previous tutoring experience is preferred, but not required.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.