Work Study - Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant

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Position Title: Work Study - Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant

Position Classification: Work Study

Job Posting:

THIS POSITION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT this link.

TITLE: Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant – Work Study

SUPERVISED BY: Learning Commons Writing Center Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Learning Commons Writing Center

GRADE: Work Study

CATEGORY: Work Study

STATUS: Exempt

FUNCTION OF THE JOB: Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant will hold one-on-one or small group writing appointments across academic disciplines where they will focus on encouraging students to develop their writing skills. Student appointments will be held online and in person.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tutor students in academic subject areas.
Act as a guide to help students become successful, independent learners.
Utilize appropriate learning strategies and help students develop effective note-taking, time-management, and writing skills to maximize students’ potential for academic progress.
Refer students to appropriate supplementary materials, equipment, and other college resources as needed.
Interact as a team member with other tutors and maintain ongoing communication with the LC Writing Center coordinator.
Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Learning Commons Writing Center staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to provide oral and written responses to students’ questions and assist faculty given general guidance.
Must display professionalism and confidentiality in all matters.
Must be able to work with students from diverse backgrounds as well as under-prepared and special needs students.
Must possess a high degree of patience, initiative, intuition, and self-reliance.
Must be computer and internet proficient.

PERSONAL INTERACTION

Daily contact with College personnel, faculty, students, and the general public in the routine performance of duties and departmental services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

REQUIREMENTS

Must have SVCC faculty recommendation in a particular subject area and be a student currently enrolled at SVCC. 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).

Revised: 9/1/14

TORT LIABILITY STATEMENT

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision.

SVCC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College. Sauk Valley Community College is an institution of higher education that provides quality learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of its students and communities.

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