Work-Study/Student - Peer Tutor

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment with state-of-the art facilities. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team!

Work-study or student positions are specifically intended for students, so if you are not a student with 6 or more credits in a semester you are not eligible to apply for the positions. To be eligible for a work-study position, you must be a recipient of work-study through Financial Aid.

If you have questions regarding your financial aid and whether or not you are eligible for a work-study position, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 715.675.3331, ext. 5862 or via email: financialaid@ntc.edu.

Thank you!

Job Summary

This is a paid position through work-study or student employment and allows students to grow in leadership, professional and soft skills, and will be paid an hourly rate of $14.00. Tutor positions will report to Manager, Learning Commons.

Application Information

While there may not be an immediate need for a student employee in every area, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need.  Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time student employee opportunities and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises. 

NOTE: 
It is in your best interest to apply for more than one position, in the event other candidates are already being considered for this position, you want to leave your options open for other positions.
 
You will need to re-apply at the beginning of each semester for work-study/student positions due to any school or work-study changes that may have occurred changing your status. Each semester, the applications for each position will be refreshed with new applications of those who re-apply to keep the applicant pool current for supervisors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assisting students in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) in a given subject area between 1-10 hours per week in both one-on-one and small-group settings.

• Tutors, under the direction of Timberwolf Learning Commons leadership, will coordinate with academic areas and instructors to aid students in meeting learning competencies.

• Tutors document student progress and session data for grant purposes and market Academic Resource Center in classes and to the college community.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Must be an active student enrolled in at least 6 credits. Please note that students are not permitted to work in Federal Work-Study positions during scheduled class times.

• Faculty recommendation and earned "B" or above in tutor's chosen subject area.  

• Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills.

• Warm, professional, and helpful interpersonal style.

• Familiarity with Canvas, Starfish, and Zoom.

• Embrace of NTC's values of Learner Focus, Continuous Learning, Ingenuity, Access, Service to Community, Diversity, Culture of Professionalism, and Advocacy.

Physical Demands

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Low

Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: Low

Sitting: High

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Low

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment 

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: Low

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low

Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: N/A

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Specific Vision, Hearing, Taste: Low

Work-Related Travel: Low