Peer Tutor - Student Employment (Continuous Recruitment)

About Genesee Community College:

Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. Located in Batavia, GCC is only a short drive away from Buffalo and Rochester.

GCC embraces innovation with cutting-edge technology and modern learning spaces, including the Conable Technology Building, interactive HyFlex and smart classrooms, advanced computer labs, and state-of-the-art science labs that prepare students for success in today's evolving world. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.

The spacious campus boasts a new Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Lab, along with a Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Tech lab, Solar Electric Technician lab, Nursing lab, Digital Arts Lab and Computerized Drafting & Design Lab. Additionally, the campus houses the Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery, Alfred C. O'Connell Library and Child Care Center. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house, classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers suite and communal style student housing at the Batavia campus.

SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu.

Job Description:

The Learning Center is seeking students to provide one-on-one, group, and embedded peer tutoring and academic support for courses in which they earned a final grade of A or B. Hiring decisions will be made in consultation with the faculty who oversee the courses for which peer tutors are selected. Peer tutors are trained and supervised by the Learning Center and work closely with faculty to provide tutoring in labs and classrooms when requested.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Provide individual and small-group tutoring, participate in embedded courses, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and instructors.

SKILLS

• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working one-on-one, in groups, and in classroom settings
• Respect for the diversity of the GCC community

DUTIES

• Provide tutoring in assigned spaces and modalities
• Accurately record tutoring sessions in compliance with FERPA
• Follow Learning Center and GCC procedures
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and evaluations

EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain professionalism and quality customer service
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and openness to feedback
• Accurately record and submit time worked following payroll deadlines

Requirements:

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Must be a current student of GCC
• Must have earned a final grade of A or B in courses for which they provide academic support

Additional Information:

Tutor positions are temporary, part-time and assigned on a semester basis as needed. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This position requires staff to provide services from the Batavia Campus.

Application Instructions:

Applications will be continuously reviewed throughout the academic year. Please provide the name of at least one instructor who teaches in the area that you wish to tutor.

GCC is committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.