CSP Peer Subject Tutor
Position Overview:
The Library and Academic Support Services hires CSP students to tutor content for a variety of math, natural science, computer science, and other courses at Concordia. Peer tutors work with students 1-on-1 or in small groups, either in-person or virtually.
We hire tutors twice a year at the beginning of each semester.
Essential Duties:
- Tutor students in a specific discipline, on effective academic writing, and/or general study skills, organization, and time management. Peer Tutors support students through individual or group-based tutoring sessions, both in person and online.
- Show up to scheduled shift/session on time and provide updated availability information. Respond to emails and tutor requests within 24 hours and develop a tutoring schedule with clients.
- One instructor or faculty recommendation (send instructors this form).
- Work cooperatively with students, other tutoring staff, and faculty.
- Complete required training and maintain accurate records of hours and services provided.
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Holds tutoring sessions with students either in-person in academic spaces or virtually via Zoom.
- Works with students to plan, study, and/or review course content.
- Attends all mandatory training sessions.
- Meets with supervisor for mid-semester check-ins.
- Maintains accurate and proper records or tutoring sessions.
- Responds promptly to messages or emails from students, their supervisor and other Library and Academic Support Services staff.
Work Experience:
- Expertise in a specific academic subject discipline and/or skill.
- Passionate about helping others learn and an appreciation for different learning styles and abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, excellent listening skills, reliable, professional, responsible, resourceful, and able to "meet students where they're at."
- Positive and supportive nature.
Time Commitment
Tutors are required to leave a minimum of 6 hours of availability open in their schedule per week for students to schedule tutoring sessions. At least 4 of the hours of a tutor's availability must occur during the times listed below.
- Monday: 10am-6pm
- Tuesday: 11am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-6pm
- Thursday: 10am-6pm
- Friday: 10am-4pm
Equal Opportunity Statement:
It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to promotions, transfers, compensation, terminations, training, and participation in CSP sponsored benefits or programs. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/
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Concordia University
Aug 19, 2025 