Athletic Department Tutor

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking an Athletic Department Tutor to provide individual academic assistance in designated courses. Tutors work in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) or Willet Science Center (WSC) during scheduled hours and also accommodate appointment-based sessions. They offer guidance and modeling of study strategies, but do not complete homework or exams.

Requirements include at least a 3.0 GPA and sophomore standing or higher. Pay rate is $10.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Tutors provide individual academic guidance in designated courses.
• Assist students with appointment-based sessions and in ARC/WSC during scheduled hours.
• Model effective study strategies and critical thinking without completing assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one academic tutoring in assigned disciplines.
• Work in ARC or WSC during scheduled hours and for appointment-based sessions.
• Assist students with understanding concepts and test preparation.

Skills

Tutoring

Academic guidance

GPA 3.0+

Sophomore standing

Education

Sophomore standing or higher

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department: Athletics

Supervisor: Eric Shephard

Job Title: Athletic Department Tutor

Tutors provide individual assistance in a variety of disciplines. They work in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) or Willet Science Center (WSC) during specified hours on the weekly schedule and tutor students who drop in during those hours. Tutors will also need to be available outside of scheduled times for appointment-based sessions. 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.

Pay Rate: $10.00

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

Tutors provide individual assistance in one or more designated courses for selected disciplines where they have:

• 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

Pay Rate: $10.00

Scheduled Hours: 8

Start Date: 08/24/2026

End Date: 12/12/2026

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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.