Part Time Peer Tutor - Wharton

General Description Multiple daytime positions located on the WCJC Wharton campus. The Part-Time Peer Tutor will work closely with the Learning Center Facilitator and staff to provide a positive and welcoming educational environment for students. The Peer Tutor provides student tutoring/assistance in core courses, study skills, and time management. The Peer Tutor assists in the Learning Center computer lab as well as provides other services offered in the Center. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be considered as departmental needs arise.

Requirements

This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. This position requires current enrollment (or continued enrollment) at WCJC. This position requires completion of a college English or Algebra course with a letter grade no lower than a B. This position requires the ability to relate to students and present content in a variety of ways to accommodate the diverse learning styles of students. Strong technical skills that include experience with an online Learning Management System such as Brightspace and computer proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required, along with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of student populations. A criminal background check is required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

• Copy of WCJC college transcript(s) showing current/continued enrollment, and completion of a college English or Algebra course with a letter grade no lower than a B
• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining relevant skills

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

Benefits

Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) provides three retirement plans for it's part time employees. Part time employees must select and contribute to one of these three retirement plans.

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Part time employees of WCJC who are currently contributing to TRS through another school must select TRS. TRS deductions will be made from their paycheck. (Note-Part time employees not currently contributing to TRS through another school system MUST choose either Social Security or the 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF.)

Social Security Social Security is a retirement plan provided by the Federal Government. Social Security deductions are not made with pre-tax dollars. Contributions made while employed with WCJC are not available upon termination with the College but at retirement. Retirement benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration.

403b Tax Sheltered Annuity The 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity is a retirement plan offered by WCJC through TIA-CREF. Employees choosing this tax sheltered retirement fund contribute 7.50% of their gross income. Contributions to TIAA-CREF are made with pre-tax dollars. The money earned by the plan is tax sheltered until withdrawn. Employees who choose TIAA-CREF vest in the retirement fund with their first contribution. An employee, upon termination of employment with WCJC, is eligible to withdraw their vested funds from the 403b plan subject to the penalties and terms of the TIAA-CREF and IRS rules concerning 403b plans.

Questions regarding retirement plans should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at 1-800-561-9252 extension 6376.