Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
The opportunity
The Wolak Learning Center is currently seeking Manchester campus-based student workers as Lead Peer Educators for on-campus academic support. Campus-based Lead Peer Educators will provide in-person academic assistance (with occasional virtual sessions) to students on an individual or small-group basis in specific content areas. Support areas include math, science, technology, engineering, game design/game arts, writing, liberal arts, business, and study skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide guidance and mentoring to other Peer Educators
Mentor new hires with onboarding, administrative support, tutoring strategies, feedback, review sessions, workshops, and additional guidance as needed
Assist coordinator(s) with discipline specific training, conduct class visits, class-embedded assignments, and other special projects as assigned
Assist with WLC office opening and closing responsibilities
Continue with student support roles as assigned, which may include drop-in tutoring, one-to-one tutoring, class-embedded or class-linked tutoring
Assist students academically to help them improve their knowledge in specific content areas and/or enhance their study skills through multiple modalities
Motivate students and help them develop confidence through positive feedback on areas of improvement
Attend mandatory All-Peer Educator training sessions
Arrive on-time and prepared for all scheduled sessions
Check office communications daily for assignments, announcements, and correspondence
Submit payroll hours and tracking forms promptly after each session
Support WLC annual goals and initiatives
A minimum of one year of tutoring service at the Wolak Learning Center
Current enrollment as a part/full-time SNHU student
Students with Federal Work Study may be prioritized
Cumulative SNHU GPA of 3.0 or higher
Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills
Ease in relating to students from diverse backgrounds
As a result of working as a Lead Peer Educator, student workers will develop skills to assist tutees in specific content areas using multiple in-person modalities and develop specific differentiated tutoring strategies to meet various needs of learners based on learner preferences, strengths/weaknesses, background, or prior knowledge.
As a result of working as a Lead Peer Educator, student workers will learn effective tutoring strategies and skills.
As a result of working as a Lead Peer Educator, student workers will be able to explain, demonstrate, and incorporate study habits, motivation, and academic success strategies consistent with those emphasized during tutor training.
As a result of working as a Lead Peer Educator, student workers will incorporate effective communication skills into tutoring sessions and improve their own professional development skills for post-SNHU employment opportunities.
Hours vary. Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays: 9:00am-7:00pm, Fridays: 9:00am-4:30pm, closed: Saturdays and Sundays
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.