College of Nursing - Lead Peer Tutor

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville seeks a Lead Peer Tutor for nursing students to provide academic support across cohorts, emphasizing collaborative leadership and active learning strategies.

You will mentor fellow peer tutors, develop resources, and help students build confidence, resilience, and independent study habits aligned with the nursing curriculum levels.

Qualifications

• Must be a nursing student enrolled at Belmont University.
• Earned a minimum grade of B or higher in chosen course.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High motivation, initiative, and reliability.
• Commitment to consistent availability for cohort support.
• Complete a brief interview with the Student Success team.

Responsibilities

• Commit to at least one academic year of employment.
• Work a maximum of 8 hours per week.
• Serve as a lead tutor for a designated cohort.
• Provide group tutoring for level-based courses based on interests.
• Develop and share at least one high-quality review tool per semester.
• Host optional virtual office hours to support peers.
• Communicate with the Student Success Coordinator and give feedback.
• Participate in tutor training focused on adult learning principles.
• Uphold confidentiality per FERPA and policies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Motivation & initiative

Time management

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Undergraduate nursing student

Job description

Employment Type Student Employee

Hourly Rate $13

Special Note: All students are required to read the BU Student Employment Policy prior to submitting an application. All Federal Work-Study students should read the program rules and regulations located at http://www.belmont.edu/sfs/employment/fws.html

Position Overview

The Lead Peer Tutor role is designed for nursing students who provide academic support to designated student cohorts based on program progression. Rather than selecting a single course, each Lead Peer Tutor will support a course(s) aligned with a specific level of the nursing curriculum. This role emphasizes collaborative leadership, relationship-building, and the promotion of independent, active learning strategies.

Lead Peer Tutors serve as mandatory group tutors, develop academic resources, and offer guidance to fellow peer tutors. They play a key role in helping students build confidence, adopt effective study strategies, and approach their coursework with resilience and a growth mindset.

Cohort Assignments

Freshman/Prerequisite Sciences

Courses: Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I (Fall), Anatomy & Physiology II (Spring)

Level 2

Course: Foundations of Care Management

Course: Pathophysiology

Level 3 – Group A

Courses: Care 1, Pharmacology 1

Level 3 – Group B

Courses: Care 2, Pharmacology 2

*Level 4 (Care III and Care IV) will be supported by alumni tutors and the Student Success Graduate Assistant*

Primary Responsibilities

• Commit to at least one academic year of employment.


• Work a maximum of 8 hours per week


• Serve as a lead tutor for a designated cohort of peer tutors, based on program progression


• Provide group tutoring for courses aligned to each level, based on your interests and experience.


• Develop and share at least one high-quality review tool or practice resource per semester for the NUR course you support. These will be added to the ICON Peer Tutoring Resource Library.


• Host optional virtual office hours (time-permitting) to support fellow peer tutors—offering guidance, sharing strategies, and troubleshooting challenges.


• Communicate promptly with the Student Success Coordinator and provide feedback about student needs or recurring challenges.


• Participate in a tutor training focused on adult learning principles, inclusive support, and ethical practices.


• Uphold confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and program policies.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a nursing student enrolled at Belmont University!


• Earned a minimum grade of “B” or higher in chosen course


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• High level of motivation and initiative


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Commitment to consistent availability and support for assigned cohort


• Complete a brief interview with the Student Success team


• Willingness to serve as a resource guide, and collaborative peer

Required Education

• Must be enrolled as a student at Belmont University. Must be an undergraduate nursing student who will be enrolled at Belmont for the entire academic year.