Saints Learning Commons Subject Guide (Work Study Preferred)

Job summary

The Subject Guide hosts academic support sessions and provides one-on-one or small group tutoring to help students master course content. They also serve as a role model student, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with faculty to foster a supportive learning environment.

Job details

Job Purpose/Description The Subject Guide will serve as a role model student, lead sessions and discussions, and offer one-on-one tutoring to push students to higher levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Subjects needed: (Details for the specific subjects below) CHM2200/2210 Organic Chemistry CHM1110/1120 General Chemistry CHM1040 General Organic & BioChem Nursing Semester 1, 2, & 3 NSG3050 Healthcare Research and Appraisal Job Duties Host academic support sessions (1-2 times/week) to guide students through the course content for the assigned course. Depending on the course, the session could require planning and preparation, as well as active facilitation. Other courses involve drop-in hours when the Guide is prepared to help students who drop in with questions. Serve as a tutor for the specific course. Tutor students (individual and small groups) in-person and online (through Zoom) by appointment. Establish personal contact and rapport with students while being identified as an academic resource and role model. Implement a student needs inquiry and follow up on the results as needed. Create a welcoming academic environment for students. Maintain an accurate, up-to-date Google Calendar. Support faculty’s messaging and content to help students use the language of the discipline and discuss concepts in a supportive environment. Provide general academic success strategies and serve as a role model student. Communicate clearly with the class verbally and through email. Attend all initial training (roughly 4 hours) and ongoing team meetings (roughly 8 hrs total) periodically throughout the year. Meet and/or communicate occasionally with faculty and the program coordinator to debrief, set goals, and plan sessions. Complete necessary paperwork (attendance sheets, timesheet, sign-in sheets, and evaluations). Maintain confidentiality. Other duties may be assigned and/or necessary. Required Qualifications Must be a current CSS student. Must have mastery of the specific course for which you are applying. Professional poise to represent the College. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Comfort with public speaking and presenting. Strong service orientation and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly, professional manner. Strong organizational and time management skills. Job functions require sitting, standing, and walking during shifts. Ability to perform all of the above functions during an assigned workday without significant risk of injury. Preferred Qualifications Federal work-study eligibility is preferred. Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. Junior or senior status. Students with leadership experience. Experience providing academic support. Experience facilitating group activities Special Instructions to Applicants Subject Guide appointments are for one full academic year, excluding summer session

What you’ll do

The Subject Guide hosts academic support sessions and provides one-on-one or small group tutoring to help students master course content. They also serve as a role model student, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with faculty to foster a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

Applicants must be current CSS students with mastery of the specific course content and strong communication skills. A minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and junior or senior status are preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Facilitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Tutoring
• Academic Support
• Public Speaking
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Facilitation
• Mentoring
• Leadership

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research