Tutors provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Learning Center located in the Cayan Library. You would assist students with improving academic achievement by meeting with them during scheduled appointments to clarify learning problems and work on study skills. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching. Tutors are not expected to know everything about the subject for which they tutor, nor reteach class material.
Apply to the job posting found in Handshake on the Career Services website. Send an email to learningcenter@sunypoly.edu if you have any questions.
Responsibilities
Facilitate Tutoring Sessions: Conduct individual and small group tutoring sessions for undergraduate students needing assistance.
Maintain Availability for at least 5 Hours Per Week: Tutors are required to post a minimum of 5 hours of available appointments in TracCloud for the entire semester, through the last day of classes.
Course Proficiency: Must have passed the relevant course(s) with a grade of A or B.
Complete Tutor Training: Successful completion of a tutor training course is required. Tutors are paid for the 4 hours required to complete the course after submitting verification of successful completion.
Email Communication: Regularly check and promptly respond to students and staff emails.
Participate in Occasional Meetings: Tutors must attend meetings that may periodically be scheduled.
Academic Standing: Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Qualifications
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at SUNY Poly with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Strong academic performance in the course(s), demonstrated by earning an A or B.
Complete the required tutor training course before the start of the tutoring role (compensation provided).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Transfer Students: If you took the course at another institution, the credits for that course must have successfully been transferred to Poly and approval by a Poly faculty member may be required for core courses.
Benefits
Gain valuable tutoring experience that looks great on job and graduate school applications.
Enhance your own understanding of the subject(s).
Contribute to the academic success of your peers.
Flexible work hours that accommodate your academic schedule.
Employment as a tutor does not guarantee a minimum number of work hours. You will only be paid for actual tutoring appointments.
Interested?
Apply to the job posting found in Handshake on the Career Services website. Send an email to learningcenter@sunypoly.edu if you have any questions.
