Work Study - Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant

Sauk Valley Community College - Dixon, IL

Part-time

Dixon, IL

About the position

The Learning Commons Writing Center Peer Consultant will hold one-on-one or small group writing appointments across academic disciplines where they will focus on encouraging students to develop their writing skills. Student appointments will be held online and in person.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in academic subject areas.
• Act as a guide to help students become successful, independent learners.
• Utilize appropriate learning strategies and help students develop effective note-taking, time-management, and writing skills to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
• Refer students to appropriate supplementary materials, equipment, and other college resources as needed.
• Interact as a team member with other tutors and maintain ongoing communication with the LC Writing Center coordinator.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Learning Commons Writing Center staff.

Requirements

• Must have SVCC faculty recommendation in a particular subject area.
• Must be a student currently enrolled at SVCC.
• Must be enrolled half-time (or greater) at the College (half-time is 6cr for fall/spring and 3cr for summer).
• Must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must have eligibility (financial need) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds as well as under-prepared and special needs students.
• Possess a high degree of patience, initiative, intuition, and self-reliance.
• Computer and internet proficiency.

Benefits

• Part-time job for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
• Opportunity to earn money to help pay education expenses.
• Encouragement of community service work and work related to the student's course of study.
• Paid minimum wage.
• Can work up to 20 hours per week.