STUDENT- Personal Health PT OAOA Summer Institute 2025

Role and Responsibilities: 

1. Work closely with SI students, supporting their academic development and acclimation to the program and IC. 
   1. Attend all Personal Health course sessions and meet weekly with the Personal Health faculty; ensure full understanding of course syllabus and any online materials, including Canvas.
   2. Supervise study hours and facilitate study groups as necessary. 
   3. Assist students with course content and academic skills that will result in a positive academic experience at IC (study & exam skills; class engagement, timely submission of assignments, developing relationships with IC faculty/staff, etc.).
   4. Serve as a positive role model using appropriate language, exemplifying a positive attitude and modeling behavior expected from students. 
   5. Complete tutoring logs weekly for 1:1 and/or group sessions with students.
2. Ensure understanding of the SI Policies and Procedures and enforce all SI policies and procedures as well as Ithaca community standards. 
3. Work with SI supervising staff on a regular basis (SI Coordinator, SI professional staff)
   1. Participate in weekly team meetings and maintain open and timely communication with appropriate SI staff as instructed.
4. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Peer Tutor Skills and Qualifications:

1. Evidence of strong academic ability, demonstrated through coursework and other measures
2. Demonstrated understanding of Summer Institute goals and priorities
3. Ability to exercise patience and creativity in working with students who may be struggling with content and motivation to complete work while ensuring student accountability and growth
4. Judgement; ability to establish professional boundaries
5. Preference for previous experience providing tutoring or other academic support, including education courses
6. OAOA membership strongly preferred and PTs must be returning Ithaca College students 

 

Compensation: $16 per hour, 31 hours per week (14 hrs during training week). On-campus housing and meal plans included. Dates of employment: Monday, June 22, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026. 

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.  This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check. 
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
For more information about student employment or specific job inquiries, visit our website or contact the hiring manager listed on the job posting.