Peer Tutor (T1)

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Student Employment Posted On: Wed Jul 2 2025 Job Description:

The Peer Tutor position is open to current OCC students. The main function of a tutor is to help students improve their academic performance. Peer tutors help other students understand key concepts in their coursework during individual or group tutoring sessions. An important role of the tutor is to help the student attain self-confidence by providing positive feedback, encouragement, and helpful tools to attain success in the course. Tutors do not provide answers, they guide the student towards independence and how they can attain the answer themselves.

Learning Center tutoring positions are "continuous recruitment." We accept tutor applications year-round and reach out to qualified applicants when the need for a tutor occurs. Need is based upon student demand in the specific course/discipline. This can change from semester to semester and sometimes even week to week. There is no guarantee of continued employment from semester to semester.

This position is temporary and part-time (typically between 5-15 hours per week). The Learning Center is open seven days a week and offers day, evening, and weekend appointments for students (both in-person, and online). Your working hours will depend upon the number of students requiring tutoring in your subject area(s), your availability, and the hours that the Learning Center needs coverage.

Job Responsibilities:

• Tutor students in course(s) that you have been approved to tutor.

• Support students experiencing academic stress.

• Help students understand core ideas and concepts presented in the course or textbook.

• Provide friendly, courteous, and confidential service to every student you meet.

• Provide students with positive feedback, patience, respect, and understanding as they learn.

• Understand course requirements and coordinate with course instructors/departments.

• Use a computer to follow a schedule of appointments and engage in tutoring.

• Maintain up-to-date electronic reports on each tutoring session.

• Maintain knowledge of materials available in the Learning Center.

• Keep abreast of new materials and software programs used by students.

• Cooperate in the ongoing activities of the Learning Center.

• Participate in periodic tutor training and staff meetings.

• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

• Subject Matter Knowledge

• Patience

• Positivity

• Empathy

• Confidentiality

• Active Listening Skills

• Problem-Solving Skills

• Time Management Skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Dependability

• Willingness to Learn

• Leadership Skills

• Computer Skills

• Cultural Sensitivity

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education Level: No degree required but must be a current OCC student in good standing.

• Final grade of B+ (3.3 GPA) or higher in the course(s) you would like to tutor.

• Overall Cumulative GPA of B (3.0 GPA) or higher.

• Written recommendation from a professor or faculty member in the course/discipline.

Preferred Candidates:

• Can tutor multiple courses.

• Have taken higher-level coursework in the discipline than that they wish to tutor.

• Have prior experience working with students one-on-one or in small groups.

• Have experience working with diverse populations including those learning the English language.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: Starting rate of $15.50 for new student workers

Starting rate of $16.75 for returning student workers

Student Workers may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.

Additional hours may be worked during college breaks.

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.