Peer Tutor, Student Worker.

Position Description

/Requirements The Learning Center at Lincoln Land Community College is seeking motivated and supportive students to join our team as Peer Tutors! Peer Tutors provide one-on-one and small group academic support to fellow LLCC students across a variety of courses. Peer Tutors play a vital role in helping The Learning Center foster a welcoming and supportive environment that empowers students to seek academic support and develop as confident, independent learners.

Peer Tutors will perform the following duties:

• Assist students with specific course-related concepts and problems in one-on-one, small group and/or drop-in tutoring sessions.
• Meet regularly with the Tutoring Coordinator to reflect on tutoring practices, discuss observations from sessions, explore the use of various learning strategies, and address any potential challenges.
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings and training.
• Maintain accurate records of student appointments.
• Help students learn how to:

1. Develop effective study strategies.2. Use supplementary learning materials.3. Communicate with their professors.4. Clarify classroom and textbook content.5. Understand and apply academic rules, definitions, and concepts.6. Work through sample problems and examples.

Peer Tutors will be paid $1 above minimum wage and will be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week.

Peer Tutors may have the opportunity to supplement their work hours by working in other areas of the Learning Center. Note that, with exception of Peer Tutor, the hourly rate for working in The Learning Center is minimum wage. If you are interested, the Tutoring Coordinator will discuss this opportunity with you during your interview.
All LLCC Student Workers have the following institutional responsibilities:

• Uphold LLCC’s mission, as well as certain standards of conduct within the College and in dealings with students, staff, faculty and the general public.
• Responsible for compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other regulations with regard to confidentiality of and access to student and other institutional records.

Requirements include the following:

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress by:

- maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 with 3.0 preferred
- earning grades of “A” or “B” in all courses tutored

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment, with the exception of summer term.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to help others.
• Recognize when to make referrals to appropriate campus resources when assistance beyond tutoring is needed.
• Submit timesheets and other required documents according to established deadlines.
• Complete LLCC’s mandatory harassment prevention and cybersecurity training within 30 days of employment.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements for CRLA Level 1 Peer Tutor Certification.

If working with minors, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment. Requisition Specific Details Open Date 09/01/2022 Last Day to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant BenefitsLLCC is a part of the Cigna network of doctors and hospitals. We offer two plan options. All premium amounts listed below are effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and are in monthly amounts.Open Access Plan-PPO (OAP)Employee Only: $73.80Employee plus spouse: $624.74Employee plus child(ren): $565.74Employee plus family: $955.00High Deductible Health Plan-PPO with HSA (HDHP)*Employee Only: $50.34Employee plus spouse: $453.00Employee plus child(ren): $410.74Employee plus family: $720.24*The HDHP plan includes an annual HSA contribution from LLCC. See Health Savings Account below for more information.Dental insuranceLLCC is part of the SunLife Financial network of dentists.Employee only: $0Employee plus spouse: $57.96Employee plus child(ren): $69.20Employee plus family: $40.24Vision insuranceVision insurance is offered to LLCC employees by VSP.Employee Only $7.86Employee plus spouse $15.72Employee plus child(ren) $17.30Employee plus family $25.16Life insuranceLLCC will provide an employee a term-life insurance policy, which includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Each employee will receive the lesser of two times their annual base salary or $200,000. Employees do not have to pay a monthly premium.Voluntary life insuranceSupplemental term-life insurance, including accidental death and dismemberment coverage, is available for employees at the employees’ expense.Dependent life insuranceSupplemental term-life insurance, including accidental death and dismemberment coverage, for an employee’s spouse and/or dependent children (within age guidelines) is available for purchase.Critical illness and cancer insuranceEmployees can purchase this coverage for themselves and their family. This benefit helps protect employees and their families from financial loss by providing lump-sum benefits upon diagnosis of a covered critical illness, including cancer.Accident insuranceEmployees can purchase this coverage for themselves and their family. While health plans may cover direct costs associated with an accident, you can use this accident benefit to help cover related expenses like lost income, child care, deductibles and copays.Long-Term disability insuranceEmployees may elect to pay for long-term disability insurance which could potentially pay up to 65% of their base monthly salary. In the event you become disabled from a non-work-related injury or sickness, disability income benefits may partially replace lost income.Hospital indemnity insuranceThis plan offers hospitalization benefits for you, your spouse and/or your child(ren). When you face a hospital stay, you can receive a benefit to help pay unexpected expenses not covered by your health plan. Unreimbursed medical accountLLCC offers a tax-free method for employees to place money aside and use it to pay for out-of-pocket family medical dental and vision expenses. You have a choice to join the unreimbursed medical account if you enroll in the Open Access Health Insurance Plan or if you choose to decline LLCC medical insurance. If an employee declines health insurance coverage, LLCC will make an annual contribution of $500 into an unreimbursed medical spending account with no contribution required by the employee. If the employee wishes to contribute more than $500 of their own money to the account, LLCC will match the contribution, not to exceed $1,700.Dependent care flexible spending accountDCAP is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible dependent care services. It’s a smart and simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so you can continue to work.Health Savings Account (HSA)Employees on the HDHP will be assigned a health savings account through HealthEquity. LLCC will contribute a total of $3,100 to your HSA during fiscal year 2027. This contribution will be made in two installments – July 15, 2026, and January 15, 2027. The dollar amount of the installment will be based on your active employment during the six-month installment period. This tax-free contribution can be used to offset your out-of-pocket costs related to health, dental and vision expenses. Retirement planThe State Universities Retirement System (SURS) covers LLCC employees. SURS contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee may choose from three different retirement plans. SURS does not coordinate with Social Security and, consequently, there is no payroll deduction for FICA. However, there is a payroll deduction requirement of 1.45% of gross wages for Medicare.Deferred compensationLLCC offers employees the opportunity to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation plan. We offer a 403(b) plan, 457 plan, Roth IRA (not tax deferred) and a no-load profile plan.LLCC tuition waiverStarting or continuing education is highly valued at LLCC. Benefit-eligible employees, their spouses and qualified dependents are eligible to use a tuition waiver which waives the standard tuition and fees for LLCC credited courses.Educational assistanceBenefit-eligible employees have access to up to $3,000 per year towards tuition at another educational institution, textbooks, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Additionally, certification and re-certification for professional organizations may also be eligible. Class release timeTo accommodate an employee work schedule, paid time can be requested to attend classes by submitting an approved Class Release Time form. This release time is only available to attend face-to-face LLCC classes.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) servicesLLCC’s Employee Assistance Program, through AllOne Health, provides free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, medical advocacy, prevention and education services for you and any household members.Credit unionLLCC is affiliated with the Illinois Educators Credit Union. Direct deposit of paychecks, payroll deductions for savings, Christmas Club accounts and payment of loans are available. This is a full-service credit union.Fitness centerEmployees can use the on-campus fitness center for free.Facilities staff benefitsUniforms, shoes and equipment are provided by LLCC. VacationVacation time is provided based on years of service and employment classification. Below are the starting vacation time amounts earned for each classification.Non-exempt, classified: 6.67 hours per month; accumulative to a maximum of 320 hoursExempt, professional: 10 hours per month; accumulative to a maximum of 320 hoursExempt, administrative: 160 hours per fiscal year; accumulative to a maximum of 320 hoursPersonalLLCC advances 40 hours of personal leave per fiscal year to accumulate to a maximum of 56 hours.SickLLCC advances employees 96 hours of sick leave per fiscal year to accumulate to a maximum of 2,880 hours.Employee sick bank programThis program assists member employees who are experiencing serious illnesses by providing an opportunity to request additional paid leave after exhausting all personally accumulated leave time. PersonalFaculty receive 40 hours per academic year, accumulative to a maximum of 56 hours.SickFaculty receive 80 hours per academic year, plus 16 additional hours if the faculty member teaches during the summer session.SabbaticalA full-time, tenured faculty member may apply for a sabbatical leave after completing six years of continuous full-time service. Options include a one-semester sabbatical at full salary or one year at 50% salary. VacationFacilities employees earn 6.67 hours per month; accumulative to a maximum of 320 hours.PersonalLLCC advances 40 hours of personal leave per fiscal year to accumulate to a maximum of 56 hours.SickFacilities employees earn 8 hours per month the first year of employment, then 96 hours each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) after that, accumulative to a maximum of 2,880 hours. Paid holidaysTo provide time for employees to celebrate holidays with family and friends, the below holidays will be observed.Martin Luther King’s birthdayMemorial DayIndependence Day (if this date falls on a day the college is already closed, it will not be observed with an additional day off)Labor DayThree days at Thanksgiving (Wednesday-Friday)Other paid days offLLCC is closed five consecutive business days during the spring term mid-semester break. Additionally, LLCC is closed approximately 10 consecutive business days between the end of the fall semester and the beginning of the spring semester for winter break. All closed days will be paid days.Note: There are some exceptions for Facilities Services Union positions, and LLCC-Medical District and Child Development Center staff.