Work Study - SSS Tutor

• Provide tutorial assistance as assigned.
• Assist students in the development of study skills necessary for successful completion of courses
• Maintain accurate and current documentation concerning student contact and progress.
• Maintain contact with staff and faculty as required.
• Refer students to SSS staff for information or assistance with issues such as academic (advisement, juggling family, work and school, stress and time management, self-esteem and independence, study skills), career exploration, and transfer assistance.
• Conduct tutoring sessions in designated areas for scheduled time periods.
• Provide assistance to staff members to research, implement, and maintain the tutoring component in order to improve the tutoring program.
• Attend mandatory trainings.
• In the event of tutoring session cancellations or while the tutor is being assigned to a tutee, the tutor will assist the department in clerical tasks as assigned by the Director or Administrative Assistant.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by Student Support Services staff.

Qualifications

This position is under the TRIO Student Support Services Program. Qualified candidates must be accepted into the TRIO Student Services Program. Tutors must verify by transcript that they are qualified to tutor a course. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and received a grade of “A” or “B” in each course to be tutored.

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the student’s course of study. Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program are paid minimum wage and can work up to 20 hours per week. The student is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week.

In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program the student must:
~ be enrolled half-time (or greater) at the College (half-time is 6cr for fall/spring and 3cr for summer)
~ be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
~ be in good academic standing; and ~ must have eligibility (financial need) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Supplemental Information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Must display professionalism and confidentiality in all mattersMust be able to communicate by telephone on a daily basis.Must be able to use computers.Must be able to operate basic office equipment.Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisors.PERSONAL INTERACTION:Daily contact with College personnel, faculty, students, and the general public in the routine performance of duties and departmental services.

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.