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Part Time Peer and Professional Tutor

Penn State University
Penn State Shenango, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Oct 2024

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Shenango is seeking part time Peer and Professional Tutors in a variety of subjects.

Availability for would be by-appointment-only, walk-in, embedded tutoring, or online tutoring, depending on tutor versatility and student demand.

Desirable subject areas may include:
  • Anatomy/Physiology
  • Biology
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • Math (all levels)
  • Microbiology
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Spanish
  • Writing.

Qualifications: 

  • Peer Tutors should be excellent students who are knowledgeable in their subject areas and capable of effectively conveying that knowledge to others.
  • To be a Peer Tutor, a student must achieve an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and an A- or A in the subject(s) tutored.
  • Professional tutors should have a degree completed in a related field of study.

The SHARC expects employees to exemplify civil, courteous, and professional behavior at all times. Peer Tutors are expected to be prompt for appointments, be knowledgeable about electronic scheduling, handle problems tactfully and effectively, and keep information regarding all students confidential.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing 
diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual 
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