Peer Tutor (Temporary)

Job Responsibilities

*Must be currently enrolled at MTC*

• MTC Peer tutors are current MTC students who promote student learning and academic success by helping to explain concepts from specific courses to other currently-enrolled MTC students.
• Peer tutors conduct one-on-one or group tutoring sessions on a regular basis. Peer tutors also lead study group sessions on a regular or as-needed basis throughout the semester.
• Peer tutors do not complete homework assignments, tests, or projects for students but rather help students to become more independent learners by explaining difficult concepts and serving as models of good studying, test-taking, and learning strategies.
• Peer tutors must attend tutor training sessions and be punctual for all tutoring/study group sessions. Peer tutors must keep accurate records of tutoring/study group sessions. Peer tutors must maintain accurate records of their time worked and submit their time in a punctual manner.
• Peer tutors help students set academic goals and monitor progress toward those goals. The number of hours peer tutors work will vary based on their availability and student demand for tutoring in specific courses. Courses for which there is often a demand for tutoring include: Spanish, accounting, biology, chemistry, economics, etc.

Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community. This position is located on the Airport, Beltline and Northeast Campuses in the Academic Success Center.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Peer tutors must have a grade of B or higher in the course that they'd like to tutor. Additionally, applicants must receive a faculty recommendation. Please list the appropriate faculty member and contact information on your application. The ASC will reach out to the faculty member for the recommendation. Exceptions to some qualification requirements may be made by the Director of the ASC after consultation with a faculty member from the relevant department. For example, a student who exempted a course by earning credit on an AP exam or native speakers of a language who have not taken a language course may still be able to tutor after meeting with the ASC Director and a faculty member to vet the peer tutor candidate's level of proficiency and ability to tutor.

Preferred Qualifications

GPA of 3.5 or higher and an A in the course(s) to be tutored.

Additional Comments

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.