**Experienced Part Time Peer and Professional Tutors – Academic Support and Guidance for Diverse Student Populations**

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About the OpportunityAre you passionate about education and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals? Do you possess a strong subject matter expertise and excellent communication skills? We are seeking experienced Part Time Peer and Professional Tutors to join our team at Penn State Shenango. As a tutor, you will play a vital role in providing academic support and guidance to students in a variety of subjects, including Accounting, Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Communications, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity/Information Sciences and Technology, Economics, English/Writing, Finance, History, Math, Microbiology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physics/Engineering, Psychology, Statistics, Study Skills, and Spanish.About the RoleAs a Part Time Peer and Professional Tutor, you will be responsible for:• Providing one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to students in a variety of subjects• Developing and implementing effective tutoring strategies to meet the needs of diverse student populations• Monitoring appointment notifications and being prompt for scheduled sessions• Being knowledgeable about scheduling and available to meet as a group or with the coordinator as needed• Handling interactions tactfully and effectively, and keeping information regarding all students confidential• Participating in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge• Collaborating with other tutors and staff members to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environmentQualifications and RequirementsTo be considered for this role, you must meet the following qualifications and requirements:• Professional tutors should have a degree completed in a related field of study• Peer Tutors should be excellent students who are knowledgeable in their subject areas and capable of effectively conveying that knowledge to others• To be a Peer Tutor, a student must achieve an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum of a A- in the subject(s) tutored• Professional tutors should have relevant work experience or a strong understanding of the subject matter• Peer Tutors should be available to work a minimum of 5 hours per weekClearances and Background ChecksIf tutoring minors, this job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances:• PA State Police Criminal Background Check• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form• FBI Criminal Background CheckWork Environment and CultureAs a Part Time Peer and Professional Tutor at Penn State Shenango, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to providing exceptional academic support and guidance to students. Our campus is located in Sharon, PA, and we offer a range of benefits and perks, including:• A competitive salary• Comprehensive benefits package• Opportunities for professional development and growth• A supportive and inclusive work environmentHow to ApplyIf you are passionate about education and dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, through our online application system. We look forward to hearing from you!Equal Employment OpportunityPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Campus Security Crime StatisticsPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review.Employment with the UniversityEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.COVID-19 Vaccination or Testing RequirementsAs a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.Apply for this job

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