Provides tutoring in specific disciplines to University students, and interacts with faculty and staff to promote the services of Tiger Tutoring. The peer tutor is responsible for maintaining a record for each student tutored [e.g., appointment forms, client report forms, etc.] The peer tutor never functions as an editor of the student's work- the goal is to foster self reliance through assessment and assistance.

Scope: The peer tutor works in-person only in Tiger Tutoring on the 2nd floor of the Library. Work contacts primarily include the supervisor for Tiger Tutoring, peer tutors, student support, faculty, staff and students. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and computers and must, within the first few weeks, be familiar with Tiger Tutoring's online scheduling system

Supervision Received: The peer tutor will report to the supervisor of Tiger Tutoring; the tutor receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters, and specific instructions regarding non-routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility.

Representative Duties: Assists students at various content levels of assigned discipline; when appropriate, explains research strategies and documentation; assigns computer drills and self tutorials, other practice exercises, and Internet searches as needed; assists students in completion and review of class assignments; assists students in preparing for exams; maintains student records using the online scheduling system; assists students with basic computer procedures, including signing in and using laboratory software; assists students in finding, understanding, and using computer and Internet-based instructional resources and aids; performs related duties as assigned; periodic preparation and presentation of relevant workshops, individually or as part of a presenting team.

Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of specific discipline[ s] tutored; general operational rules and regulations of Tiger Tutoring; basic software; college level content; research procedures and documentation styles; Internet search and usage.

Ability to tutor students using textbooks, workbooks, computers and Internet; maintain student and laboratory records; oversee use of hardware/software; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

The successful candidate must be a current, full-time undergraduate student, 2nd semester Freshman and higher, of the university and must excel in one of the specific disciplines offered-Math, English, Biology, or Nursing-or related field appropriate to the contracted tutoring responsibilities.