Content Tutors

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Morgan Academic Center (MAC) is accepting applications for Peer Content Tutoring positions throughout the 2024-25 academic year. The ideal candidates should be able to work with a diverse population of student-athletes to assist with course-specific content.This may include but is not limited tohelping create study strategies, organizing course material, providing note-taking suggestions/strategies, and preparing for tests.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse student-athlete population, aiding with course-specific content. The position islimited to a maximum (of 20) hours a week and is flexible to accommodate students schedules; however, hours are not guaranteed and may vary each week/semester.

The preferred Skills and Requirements for this position include:

Must have earned at least an A- in the subject course(s) they wish to tutor

Flexible schedule and the capacity to meet with students, multiple times every week

Content knowledge of courses tutored

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Think critically about assessing student needs and adapting to learning capabilities

Highly organized and detail-oriented

As a Peer Content Tutor, you will be responsible forweekly scheduled appointments with assigned students, completing session reports to provide updates and feedback to MAC counselors and staff, and attending monthly meetings and trainings. You must comply with all related MAC, Penn State, B1G Ten, and NCAA policies/procedures.

To be considered for this position, you must apply online and provide the following materials/information:

Must be a current Penn State sophomore, junior, or senior; including graduate students or professionals (bachelors Degree)

Must have a cumulative GPA of a (3.0) GPA or above

Resume

1-2 References or Letter of Recommendation from a Faculty member or Campus Advisor

Cover letter with the following information included:

Your major

All Penn State course subjects/number you are interested in tutoring (available at public.lionpath.psu.edu)

Why you are interested in tutoring student-athletes

Any prior tutoring or teaching experience

Application materials will be reviewed and accepted continuously as needs arise.

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