Position Details
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Title
(Student Position) Peer Tutor
Department
Academics SC
Location
Sheridan
Posting Category
Student – Sheridan
Desired Start Date
08/25/2025
Hourly Rate (if applicable)
$9.50
Hiring Range
Full Salary Range
Benefits Summary
N/A
Months Worked Annually
Typical Work Schedule
Multiple positions available in a wide range of subjects including
A & P, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Music Theory,
Nursing, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Statistics; Flexible hours, based on class schedule
Position Information
Posting Number
20150925P
Job Posting Date
04/10/2025
Initial Review Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Peer tutors and Writing Center staff support academic progress of students by identifying learning challenges and reinforcing critical thinking. They identify learning challenges, provide academic insight, and develop study skills with students by working with them one-on-one in their respective areas of expertise. Please include in your cover letter the area in which you prefer to tutor.
Reports To
Director of Library Services
Education/Qualifications
• Good Conduct and Academic Standing with the college – cumulative GPA of 3.0+
• Sheridan College Student – currently enrolled
• Recommendation from an instructor and supporting academic documents
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Solid knowledge in subject area
• Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrated by effective oral and written communication
• Professional demeanor and ability to work respectfully with diverse student populations
• Personable, reliable, confident and able to work independently
• Ability to creatively engage students in learning course content, developing study strategies & demonstrating time management skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and prioritize on-the-job-training
• Aptitude for generating positive learning outcomes from one-on-one interactions with peer
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
• Tutoring sessions take place in Kooi Library, Monday through Friday, working with your class schedule. In some cases, tutoring can be remote or on another location on Sheridan Campus with directors’ approval
About Northern Wyoming Community College District
Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
• Please include in your cover letter the area in which you prefer to tutor.
Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.
Percentage of time
100%
Responsibility/Duty
• Meet with students individually or in small groups both face-to-face and online
• Integrate study strategies to promote independent learning
• Collaborate with other members of academic support team, actively participate in training and staff meetings
• Keep accurate records of tutoring sessions, file client reports, and ensure sessions are entered in tracking system
• Attend required training and complete assigned tutorials for professional development
• Support students with various learning abilities and generate referrals to appropriate campus resources
• Maintain FERPA compliance
