Classroom Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Classroom Tutor - Level I (Student Position). Tutors reinforce course content, answer questions, and clarify concepts during class; they must attend all sessions and be present at the course location.

The role provides supplemental academic support and is not a substitute for instructional faculty. The position is on-site with an advertised salary of $13.73–$13.99 per hour. Ten positions are available.

Qualifications

• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or better.
• Have completed the course they are assisting with and received a B or better.
• If tutoring in Math courses, must have completed Math 130.
• Excellent communication skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with course work in various subject areas.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Student interaction

Education

GPA 2.75 or better

Completed course with B or better

Math 130 for Math tutors

Job description

Job no: 497908
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Classroom Tutor - Level I (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: Retention and Student Success

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position:

A classroom tutor supports students in a specific class by working with faculty to reinforce course content, answer questions, and clarify difficult concepts during class time. The tutor is required to attend all class sessions and be present in the location where the course is held.

The Classroom Tutor provides supplemental academic support through tutoring activities designed to reinforce course concepts and aid student mastery of course content.

This position supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty.

This position is not eligible for remote work. All compensated work must be performed from an approved university location. The position may include virtual delivery of tutoring to students; however, virtual delivery must occur while the student employee is physically working from an approved university location.

Student employees in this role are not instructors and may not perform duties reserved for instructional faculty, including creating or revising syllabi, designing or assigning graded coursework, assessing learning for grades, grading student work, managing Canvas or other LMS course functions, delivering required instruction on behalf of faculty, substituting for faculty, making course policy decisions, or completing compensated work already assigned to instructional faculty. The role is limited to supplemental academic support, facilitation of learning activities, and student-success support.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or better
• Have completed the course they are assisting with and received a B or better
• If tutoring in Math courses, must have completed math 130
• Excellent communication skills and organization
• Must be hired through HR prior to beginning tutoring duties
• Student classroom tutor does not exceed 8 hours a day

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist students with course work in various subject areas

Number of Positions Available: 10

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule

Job Close Date: December 18, 2026

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Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time