About the role#
Joliet Junior College is hiring student employees to serve as Peer Tutors within the Tutoring and Learning Center. This is a part-time position with a rolling application process. You will work on-site at our Joliet or Romeoville campuses, supporting fellow students in their academic success.
What you'll do#
- Provide tutoring to students in individual or small group settings for subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, and Mathematics.
- Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions using the Navigate system.
- Promote tutoring services by visiting classrooms and distributing information.
- Assist with receptionist tasks, light office work, and the coordination of campus events.
- Participate in required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Select instructional materials tailored to individual student needs.
- Support note-taking duties and perform other assigned tasks as needed.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent and completion of at least one semester of college-level courses.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- An A or B grade in the specific subject area you intend to tutor.
- Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours at JJC during the fall or spring semester.
- Availability to work at least 10 hours per week.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality under FERPA guidelines.
- Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- One faculty reference is required, though two are preferred.
- Approval from the TLC Manager.
- Preference is given to students who have completed three or more courses in their tutoring subject, have previous work experience, or can commit to the role for a full academic year.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish or demonstrated multicultural competence is considered a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site at the Joliet or Romeoville campuses in Illinois.
- The schedule varies by semester and is designed to work around your classes.
- You may work up to 20 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, with the potential for up to 28 hours during breaks with supervisor approval.
About Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College is a public community college based in Joliet, Illinois. Founded in 1901, it holds the distinction of being the first public community college in the nation. The institution serves more than 35,000 students annually across a wide range of academic programs. It employs 1,422 staff members to support its diverse student body.
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