Peer Tutor

Special Instructions

Please include the following:

• Douglas College Student ID number or indicate if you are enrolled in another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C.
• Domestic or International student status
• Indicate the work terms you are applying for:

1. Summer 2024
2. Fall 2024
3. Winter 2025

1. Proof of enrollment for work term from Douglas College
2. Proof of enrollment for work term from another post-secondary institution
3. Domestic students only: proof of registration for the term immediately preceding the work term and indication of intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term

Position Information

Position Title: Student Assistant

Posting Number: 02136SA

Location: New Westminster and Coquitlam Campus

Grade or Pay Level: SA - Pay Level II

Salary Range: $19.53/hour

Position Type: Part-Time

Posting Type: Internal/External

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Start Date: 05/06/2024

End Date: N/A

Work Arrangements: Up to a maximum of 20 hours/week; maximum of 6 hours/day.

Work Terms

The work terms for this position are:

1. Summer 2024: May 6, 2024 – August 18, 2024
2. Fall 2024: September 3, 2024 – December 15, 2024
3. Winter 2025: January 6, 2025 – April 30, 2025

Please note that the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 dates are subject to change.

The Role

Peer tutors are students who have been successful in their courses. They receive training to help students develop appropriate academic skills for the courses they tutor (such as writing, computer and math skills, study skills, and understanding of course content).

Responsibilities

• Work with students to help them develop academic success strategies for writing, communication, course content, computer skills, and study skills.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training (leading to professional certification from the College Reading and Learning Association).
• Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, helping students schedule appointments, referring students to other resources, conducting workshops, assisting with marketing activities, and serving on internal committees.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• At least one of the following: “B” or better in subject content being tutored, or documented experience equivalent to grade of a “B” or better in subject content being tutored.
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to take initiative and exercise critical thinking
• Willingness to engage in training activities
• Ability to follow ethical practices and internal procedures
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Office365 – “B” average or better, with the equivalent of at least one semester (9 credits at Douglas College) of course work completed.
• If contacted for interview: Written recommendation by a content and/or skill instructor required, and two writing samples required for writing tutors

Eligibility Requirements

Domestic students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in, and maintain, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College throughout the work term.
2. Enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of one or more (3 credit) courses at Douglas College in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the college in the term immediately following the work term.
3. Enrolled in, and maintain a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. throughout the work term.
4. Enrolled in, and maintained, a minimum of two or more (3 credit) courses at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C. in the term immediately preceding the work term and has indicated an intention to enroll at the institution in the term immediately following the work term.

International students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Enrolled in full-time studies at Douglas College, throughout the academic year.
2. Not a Douglas College student, but an international student at another accredited public post-secondary institution in B.C., has a valid Study Permit with the notation – “May accept employment on or off campus if meeting eligibility criteria as per R186 (F), (V) or (W). Must cease working if no longer meeting these criteria.” Proof of enrollment in full-time studies from the other post-secondary institution is required.

An original copy of a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an original Study Permit are required by law before commencing work at Douglas College.

Qualified Douglas College students meeting the above criteria will be given first preference over students of other qualifying institutions.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all people to apply, including those from groups experiencing inequity.

Open Date

02/27/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled