Student - Step Up Virtual Tutor (8)

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators.World changers.Individuals who believe in progress with purpose.Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.Our mission to transform livesis made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university.And today, we're ready to expand our reach.All we need is you.

The opportunity At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.Southern New Hampshire University is seeking a student employee to fill the role of Virtual Tutor for our partner organization Step Up tutoring.

Step Up Tutoring is mobilizing a national network of tutors to provide free, one-on-one online tutoring and mentorship to 2nd-6th grade students from underserved communities.We pair trained tutors with AI-powered learning software and research-backed curriculum, ensuring each student gets both a caring human mentor and highly effective academic support that is tailored to their personal needs, at a fraction of traditional cost.

Step Up Tutoring is seeking student employees to provide 1-on-1 tutoring to 2nd-6th grade students to help build fundamental math and literacy skills and to provide support and encouragement.All tutoring will take place virtually!No prior tutoring experience is needed.Work-study tutors must work with a minimum of 3 students, which is 7 hours of work a week.You may tutor more students based on your award amount and on your schedule/total hours of availability.Job Responsibilities:

• Work virtually with students in 2nd-6th grade, two sessions each week
• Tutor/Mentor a minimum of 3 students
• Each tutoring session is 45 minutes, and you receive 15 minutes of prep time. You can count each session on your timesheet as 1 hour.
• Focus on building fundamental math and literacy skills using evidence-based online programs
• Live training sessions to prepare you for tutoring - no prior experience required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in classes as part of a SNHU degree program
• Work study part of financial aid package
• Students with work study may be prioritized
• Mandatory background check
• Commit for a minimum of 3 months
• Access to the internet and a computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable using email and video communication software
• Growth mindset
• Professional demeanor
• Strong time management skills
• Responsible and reliable

Student Employee Benefits:

• Leadership, time management, and professional communication skills
• Resume-building experience with demonstrated civic impact
• A virtual peer community and flexible tutoring schedule
• Hands-on experience with a variety of education and communication tech platforms
• A High-Impact Tutoring Micro-credential developed in partnership with ASU

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $12.00 - $15.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.