Working for the Ballotti Learning Center

Overview

The Ballotti Learning Center hires over 70 exceptional undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students each year to work as tutors, tutor managers, study group leaders, program assistants, and central referral reception staff.  

BLC Staff are hired on the basis of maturity, academic success, and the recommendation of faculty and/or employers. Students do not need to qualify for federal work-study funds in order to work at the BLC.

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Benefits of Working for the Ballotti Learning Center

• Great resume builder
• Flexible schedule
• Connect and network with fellow students, faculty, and staff
• Ongoing training to support personal and professional growth
• Tutor and Study Group Certification (www.CRLA.net)
  

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Graduate Fellowships

Ballotti Learning Center Fellowships are paraprofessional positions that are vital to the Center’s programs and services.  Responsibilities of the graduate fellow include a combination of student services (tutoring, study group facilitation, and classroom workshop facilitation) and program or service administration. 

Graduate fellows must:

• Be full-time students
• Be eligible for Financial Aid and/or employment on campus
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Individuals interested in a Ballotti Learning Center fellowship, please download an application and program description here.

Expected Vacancies for the 2012-2013 Academic Year.

• Marketing Fellow
• AIM Program Fellow
• Data Assessment Fellow
• NESAD Fellow 

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Ballotti Learning Center Scholars

The Ballotti Learning Center has 10 undergraduate scholarships available each year. The BLC scholars participate in a combination of student services:

• tutoring
• study group facilitation
• workshops
• team projects

Scholars must:

• Be full-time students
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have completed their freshman year
• Work a total of 300 hours (150 hours each semester)

To apply click here to download an application and return to Donahue 208.

*University Achievement Program Scholarship:

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant/ Peer Mentor Coordinator
• Requirements are the same for all scholars
• Must commit to a full year as a Teaching Assistant and Coordinator
• Application due to Rebecca Fiore in Donahue 208.

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Donahue and NESAD Tutors

Peer tutors encourage independent learning by teaching students study skills and problem solving strategies applied to their current course content.

Tutors must:

• Currently be enrolled at Suffolk University
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Work 8-10 hours per week
  

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Study Group Leaders

Study group leaders use group facilitation skills to assist students with traditionally high-risk courses.

Study Group Leaders must:

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Have and maintain a GPA of 3.7 in the subject/course for which they will lead study group 
• Work 8-10 hours per week

If you are interested in being a peer tutor or study group leader, please click here to download an application. Bring the completed application to Jason Knowles at the Ballotti Learning Center located in Donahue 208.

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Central Referral Position

Central Referral is open to all Suffolk students, including first-semester freshman. Staff members may be asked to perform various duties such as: data entry, phone reception, and other project oriented tasks.

Central Referral Staff must:

• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.6
• Work 6-10 hours per week
• Attend training sessions and employee meetings
• Attend support meetings as scheduled
• Have work-study or student employment

If you are interested in becoming a member of the central referral staff, please click here to download an application. Bring the completed application to Meaghan Shea at the Ballotti Learning Center in Donahue 208. 

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University Achievement Program Peer Mentors

The UAP Peer Mentor Program is designed to foster a connection between incoming students and the program's alumni.  Peer Mentors work with groups of incoming UAP students, serve as an academic and social resource, and act as positive role models.  Peer Mentors facilitate bonding within the cohort, promote a positive connection to the university, and advocate for the program's mission and goals.

Applicants must:

• Be alumni of the University Achievement Program.
• Have successfully completed SU 101 and SU 102 (B- or higher).
• Have and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
• Enroll full-time at Suffolk University throughout the upcoming academic year.
• Be enthusiastic stewards of the University Achievement Program, its mission and goals.
• If you are interested in being a UAP Peer Mentor, download additional information here.
• If you are ready to apply, download an application here.

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