Job Description :
To provide tutorial services on an individual or small group basis for students enrolled in courses of the same program of studies as the peer tutor.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide academic assistance to assigned students :
- individually; and / or,
- small ad hoc groups (generally in a Help Centre setting)
- Establish liaison with the Instructor, Lab Demonstrator or Department Chair and work under the Instructor's, Lab Demonstrator's or Department Chair's direction, if necessary, to assist the student.
- Help students develop positive attitudes toward learning and studying.
- Help students develop self-confidence, raise self-concept and reduce anxiety or fear of failure in academic work.
- Help students develop a high level of motivation in academic areas.
- Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
- Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success.
- Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
- Serve as a role model for students being served.
3. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY AND SKILLS
- Basic knowledge and abilities appropriate to the assigned tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic clerical functions as required and, as appropriate, to operate standard office appliances and equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, instructors and
- students.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Per Financial Aid Work on Campus qualifications
- Per CUPE collective agreement per Peer Tutor qualifications
Closing Date :
Application Instructions for Student Work Assistance Program :
For Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP) only, if you have not been approved for student loans, you are required to attach your budget sheet in the application in a separate document from your resume / cover letter.
Please visit the SWAP page on the Financial Aid website to download the budget sheet.
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.
We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone.
We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders.
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