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Summary The student tutor conducts one-on-one or small group tutorial sessions in the content area of psychology, specifically for PSY 335 and PSY 436 courses. The student tutor tutors a diverse population of undergraduate students in the Content-Area Tutoring Center. The peer tutor works in the Center in-person a minimum of 10 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays. Essential Functions 1.   Provides one-on-one and small-group tutorial services to a diverse population of undergraduate students. The tutor: • Identifies students’ content-area skills needs. • Differentiates strategies and instructional materials to meet individual students’ needs. • Assists student in understanding the material while fostering student autonomy. • Engages students in tutoring sessions by utilizing active learning strategies. • Motivates students by being an active listener. • Provides positive feedback and makes recommendations for further study or practice. • Respects students’ diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives. 2.   Documents student work and progress by: • Using the processes and systems established within the Content-Area Tutoring Center to document student progress. • Entering all data in a timely fashion as specified by the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager. • Communicating with the Glenn Hubert Learning Center’s Manager regarding students with challenging or unique situations and documenting record details of such situations through the specified means within the Content-Area Tutoring Center. 3.   Participates in professional development and training sessions as related to tutor responsibilities. The tutor: • Maintains currency in the content area by reviewing the course syllabi and relevant course materials. • Actively participates in learning community meetings. • Participates in mandatory training sessions throughout the semester. • Maintains currency with technological resources for instructional and recordkeeping purposes. • Monitors and makes arrangements for replenishment of consumable materials used in the tutoring environment. • Develops and facilitates workshop/short videos related to PSY 335 and PSY 436 classes. Qualifications/Requirements • Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week consistently. • Must be able to work for at least two semesters consecutively. • Must possess excellent communication skills. • Must be punctual, organized, professional, and courteous. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 10 Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development. Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.