From: Deanna Peck
Date: Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Subject: Peer Connections is Hiring
I thought I would forward this email to you in hopes you could forward it to your faculty. We would love to see some strong Math majors applying for these jobs.
Thank you, Deanna
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It is that time of the semester when Peer Connections is recruiting qualified students for the positions of peer tutor and peer mentor for the Spring 2016 semester. We are looking for students who have strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, and organizational skills. We know that you see these students frequently in your classes and interactions.
Students who are individually recommended by word of mouth are more likely to apply than those who receive a flier or hear a class announcement. Therefore, I invite you to encourage any students who you believe would be effective in assisting others achieve academically and/or navigate through their university experience.
A job description and job application for both positions can be found at: http://peerconnections.sjsu.edu/employment/ Please click on the position title to get the complete job description. Below, I have included a quick list of information that you may want to pass along.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in promoting this important effort and feel free to pass this email or information on to your other colleagues. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, Deanna
PEER CONNECTIONS – Peer Mentor and Peer Tutor Jobs Available
What Peer Mentors Do?
· Support students who are adjusting to their academic and social life
· Facilitating campus wide workshops on a variety of topics, including:
o Stress Management
o Note Taking
o Study Strategies
o Campus Resources
o Smart Spartan Spending
· Use their creativity and problem-solving skills to work in a diverse, team-driven environment and serve as an experienced guide and role model
What Peer Tutors Do?
· Assist students with undergraduate coursework
· Empowering tutees to develop strong study strategies and strong self-efficacy
· Boost independent learning skills and self-confidence
· Subjects tutored include, but are not limited to:
o Math & Statistics
o Writing
o Chemistry, Biology, & Physics
o Engineering
o Business
o Psychology
Basic Requirements
· Minimum GPA of 3.0 or more for 2 semesters prior to hiring semester
· Enrolled in at least 6 units at San José State University
· Possess strong organizational and communication skills
· Work effectively with a diverse population
· Are self-motivated
· Tutor courses that have been completed with an “A” or a “B”
How Peer Mentors and Tutors benefit from their work?
· Ongoing professional and personal development, including:
o CRLA certification
o Communication skills and strengths training
o Leadership opportunities and development of interpersonal skills
· Working in a team-oriented and empowering environment
· Competitive pay (starting at $12.00 – $13.50 based on experience)
· A consistent and flexible schedule (between 6-20 hours per week, avg 9-10)
· Priority Registration at SJSU
· And more!