Job Description

The Nursing Student Peer Tutor is a part-time position that provides academic assistance to nursing students in one-on-one and small group settings. The nursing student peer tutor helps clarify course content, reinforce learning, and build students’ confidence and independent learning skills. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

Salary: The compensation for this position is $15 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide subject-specific nursing student peer tutoring to students enrolled in college-level AAS nursing courses.
• Assist nursing students in understanding assignments and preparing for exams.
• Model effective study strategies and time management techniques.
• Maintain records of nursing student peer tutoring sessions and submit required documentation. Submit this documentation to the AAS Program Director.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor regarding student progress or concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions.
• Attend tutor training sessions and ongoing professional development as required.
• Meet with course faculty to correlate material covered in courses with tutoring focus.

• Strong knowledge of subject matter in one or more AAS nursing courses.
• Ability to communicate clearly and patiently with a variety of student populations.
• Responsible, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable with online platforms (e.g., MS365, Blackboard, Zoom, Teams, etc.) to assist students with navigating digital coursework and learning tools.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED required.

Must have successfully completed the course(s) to be tutored with a grade of A or B, and demonstrate equivalent subject proficiency.

College students must be in good academic standing and have completed at least one semester of college-level coursework in the subject area.

Preferred Education and Experience: Prior experience tutoring or assisting peers academically, faculty recommendation in subject area(s) to be tutored.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer for academic support tasks.

APPLICATION PROCESS (PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS TO APPLY): Applicants must complete the South Arkansas College application form available at www.southark.edu/jobs. Resumes, transcripts, and reference list may accompany, but will not replace the application.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

The selected candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and must receive acceptable results. They must also provide any relevant certificates of training or licenses (if applicable), official transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), and possess a clean driving record. All new hire paperwork must be completed prior to the start date.

"This position is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1.57M. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government".

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