ARC Peer Tutor (Summer 2025)

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an ARC Peer Tutor for Summer 2025 to provide one-on-one academic support in the Academic Resource Center. Tutors follow a weekly schedule, assist with answering phones, and perform general office duties as needed.

The role emphasizes modeling effective study habits and guiding students during appointments. A 3.0 GPA, sophomore standing, and a departmental recommendation are required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Sophomore standing or higher.
• Completed Mercer coursework with B or higher in related subject, or equivalent.
• Signed recommendation from the corresponding academic department.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tutoring in various disciplines.
• Assist with answering the telephone and general office duties.
• Model academic guidance for students attending appointments.
• Note: tutors do not complete homework or take-home exams.

Skills

Tutoring

Academic guidance

Communication

Education

Sophomore standing

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Academic Resource Center Supervisor: Taneisha Brown Job Title: ARC Peer Tutor (Summer 2025)

Job Description

Tutors provide individual assistance in a variety of disciplines. They work in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) during specified hours on the weekly schedule and tutor students who drop in during those hours. Other duties include helping out with answering the telephone and various general office duties. It is the primary responsibility of tutors to provide academic guidance and modeling for students who come for appointments; tutors do not complete homework assignments or take-home exams.

• 1) successfully completed the coursework,
• 2) earned a B or higher grade in the Mercer University course (or when the corresponding coursework has been performed in another venue, earned a B or higher grade in a related, upper level Mercer University course),
• 3) obtained a signed recommendation from the corresponding academic department.

All tutors must have at least a 3.0 GPA and sophomore standing or higher.

Pay Rate: $8.00/hour Scheduled Hours: 9 Start Date: 05/19/2025 End Date: 07/23/2025

About Mercer Student Employment

Mercer Student Employment – About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.