We want students’ employment experience within the Division of Student Affairs to be more than just a paycheck. Tutors gain many valuable skills, as well as being paid $15/hour. We believe that every position a student works can help prepare them for their work once they graduate from Iowa State University. The eight Student Employee Career Readiness Competencies provide both a framework and a language for describing/defining the competencies that develop through experiences and employment.
Tutors will develop essential career competencies in:
Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work productively within a team structure by identifying and managing group dynamics.
Communication
- Articulate thoughts and concepts clearly and effectively in written and oral forms, in a manner conducive to fostering professional relationships.
- Demonstrate proficient speaking and listening skills, to clearly express oneself and receive ideas of others.
Professionalism
- Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time management) and foster a professional work image.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior, act responsibly, and be able to learn from mistakes.
Intercultural Perspectives
- Engage in intentional interactions among groups and/or individuals of differing backgrounds directed at achieving a shared goal.
- Understand personal identities, and value, respect and learn from divergent viewpoints. Demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and appreciate individuals’ differences.
Leadership
- Identify the strengths of self and others to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.
- Manage emotions and acknowledge those of others to inspire, guide, and empower; and organize, align, and prioritize team tasks for positive change.
Learning and Application
- Review and retain relevant course material and plan create and interactive learning content for tutoring sessions.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.
Technology
- Integrate and utilize technology ethically and efficiently and discern when technology is appropriate to the task at hand.
- Adapt to new and emerging technologies to complete learning and outreach tasks.