ASHS - AUD PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) Tutors (Non Work-Study)
A T Still University of Health Sciences
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Quick overview
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Tutors are expected to guide students toward successful learning of course content by demonstrating effective study methods and strategies. PALs may answer content questions when comfortable but must refer learners to faculty or learning specialists when additional support is warranted.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be second-year A.T. Still University students or beyond, in good academic and professional standing, having maintained an 85% or better average in all courses. Prior tutoring or mentoring experience is preferred, but strong communication, excellent time management, and a helpful attitude are essential characteristics.
Job description
- Description PALs are second-year (or beyond) A.T.
- Still University students who excel in their coursework, maintaining 85% or better in courses.
- PALs are expected to guide students toward successful learning of course content, demonstrating effective study methods and strategies.
- PALs are not expected to be content experts, but rather learning mentors.
- PALs may answer content questions as they are comfortable but are to refer learners to faculty and/or learning specialists when they feel additional support is warranted.
- PALs can expect to work approximately 5 hours per week.
- PALs set their own availability and schedule learning sessions directly with learners.
- On occasion, PALs may be asked to participate in webinars and/or workshops.
Requirements
Qualifications
2nd-year student (or beyond) in good academic and professional/behavioral standing who has maintained 85% or better in all courses.
Skills
- Prior tutoring/ mentoring experience is preferred, but not required.
- Special characteristics: Good communicator, excellent time management, helpful attitude.
- Times
- Needed: outside of class time (evenings & weekends).
- Days
- Needed: Monday - Friday / Weekends - flexible hours.
- Physical
- Requirements: Normal.
- Additional
- Physical
- Requirements: N/A \
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.