PT TRIO Student Support Services Peer Tutor

PT TRIO Student Support Services Peer Tutor

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

Job Type

Part Time Staff

Job Number

PTTRIOTUTOR-10142026

Department

Student Support Services

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Recruitment Range

$15.00 Hourly

• Description
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Description

Summary

To provide positive, enriching, and inspiring academic support and encouragement to students beyond the classroom experience through individual and/or group tutoring.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Though each discipline has specific tutoring needs, some basic principles apply to all:

• Meet with students individually or in group to provide scheduled tutoring services.
• Discuss the goals and commitment of tutoring sessions with each student.
• Recognize success and identify ways to improve;
• Require students to actively participate in sessions;
• Explain, model, and offer academic assistance related to the subject or assignment;
• Offer suggestions for more effectively studying for or preparing assignments for the course;
• Use resources available through TRIO, Academic Skills Center, the LRC, and Online Tutoring
• Complete Tutoring Documentation Forms for each session;
• Follow up with tutees in a timely manner;
• Communicate with the Learning Strategies Specialist regarding issues, concerns, and suggestions;
• Other duties as necessary for effective tutoring.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is very important that the tutors be trustworthy, and they must be responsible and professional when working with this information and students. Tutors should also have a positive attitude and knowledge of and enthusiasm for their discipline.

Education Minimum: Have earned a "B" or higher in courses you wish to tutor, and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Experience Preferred: Peer Tutors with past tutoring experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret any pertinent course materials such as syllabi, course/homework instructions or any educational information that will assist in the student's learning experience.
• Ability to write daily reports and email correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with students or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and be able to explain/interpret to students.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Email and basic use of Internet Browser Applications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to communicate effectively. The employee must be able to meet mobility requirements and be able to occasionally move materials of up to 10 pounds. Must be able to access print material and utilize the information effectively.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is not always quiet and therefore, each candidate should be able to maintain their duties without being distracted easily.

Standards

• Attend training sessions;
• Maintain a professional work ethic and dress;
• Meet with supervisor to set schedule as necessary;
• Show up for appointments and scheduled hours on time and as scheduled. If unable to work, the tutor should notify the student and supervisor ahead of time or as soon as possible after the related absence.
• Never discuss an instructor, staff member, or student in a negative way;
• Tutors should never do the work for the student. This includes homework, proofreading/editing, papers, and assignments of any kind. However, a tutor may model the correct way to do the work, provide samples, and offer suggestions.,

This position does not have benefits.

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Have you earned a "B" or higher in courses you wish to tutor?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Johnston Community College

Address 245 College Rd.

PO Box 2350

Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577

Phone 919-209-2532

Website http://www.johnstoncc.edu/