The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
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If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) tutor trainer position is a paid, professional opportunity for student leaders looking to improve communication skills, strengthen familiarity of an academic discipline, gain valuable group facilitation skills as well as work experience desired by many employers.

Supplemental Instruction Leaders attend all class meetings of a selected course, take notes, and read all assigned material. They plan and conduct 2-3 study sessions per week throughout the term, using strategies learned in SI Leader training. SI tutor trainer may work on Charleston Campus, Henderson Campus, North Las Vegas Campus, or one of the CSN learning centers.

Benefits of Being an SI Leader

• Opportunity to gain work and leadership experience
• Increased academic knowledge
• Strengthening of interpersonal and coaching skills
• Gained satisfaction from helping others succeed
• Closer relationships with faculty, staff, and peers

Qualifications of Tutor Applicants

• Have an earned overall college grade point average of at least 3.0 - Transcripts must be submitted
• Have earned B or higher in the class for which you are applying to be an SI Leader
• Demonstrate during the interview good communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and skill levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective study skills and strategies during interview
• Having previous Tutorial or Supplemental Instruction experience in subject matter is a definite plus.
• Provide a recommendation from a faculty member that teaches the subject you wish to tutor.
• The maximum amount of hours a tutor or SI Leader can work is 20 hours per week. If you are also employed as a tutor or at another department at CSN or any other Nevada State Higher Education Institution, your hours will be combined and you cannot exceed 29 hours at both locations per week.

Salary

$16.00 Hourly

To be considered for this position, please upload the following 4 attachments to be considered (you may include more if desired).

1. Copy of transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)  

2. Resume/CV

3. Cover letter that lists all subjects you are interested in tutoring

4. One letter of recommendation from an instructor/professor in the department of the subject you are seeking to tutor.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.