Graduate Peer Tutor

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

Babson College is seeking a Graduate Peer Tutor to provide group tutoring to graduate students, typically one session per week. The role includes preparing for sessions, assisting students with course material, and maintaining an Outlook calendar of tutoring activities.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and be current graduate students at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high academic achievement in the specific graduate course content area.
• Ability to explain course topics clearly in small groups.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one group tutoring session per week (1–2 hours).
• Assist students with problem solving and test preparation.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions and track attendance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent problem solving

Patient and understanding

Proficiency with Google Drive

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Current graduate student enrolled at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Peer Tutor

Department: Graduate Academic Services

Reports to: Katherine Worthington, Assistant Director, Graduate Academic Services ([e-mail])

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Position Overview

This role provides group tutoring to graduate students, typically one 1–2 hour session per week and additional office hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one group tutoring session per week (1–2 hours) and hold occasional office hours.
• Assist students with problem solving, test preparation, reviewing class material, and clarifying course‑specific problems.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions; spend 2–3 hours per class on preparation, including meetings with faculty and attending class as needed.
• Maintain an Outlook calendar of tutoring sessions and track attendance.
• Communicate with students via email, Canvas, and Outlook calendars.
• Complete required tutor orientation and meet with Katherine Worthington as requested.
• Proctor exams as schedule allows.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated high academic achievement in the specific graduate course content area.
• Must be a current graduate student enrolled at the FWOlin Graduate School of Business.
• Specialize in one or more of the following courses:
  • ACC6110 – Resource Planning and Control/Managerial Accounting
  • ACC7800 – Financial Reporting
  • ECN6110 – Entrepreneurial Economics; comparable to ECN7500 Managerial Economics
  • FIN6110 – Finance
  • FIN7800 – Finance
  • STR7800 – Strategy
  • OIM6301 – Programming for Business Analytics
  • OIM7800 – Operations and Information Management
  • QTM7800 – Business Analytics
  • QTM9510 – Optimization Method
• Patient and understanding of diverse student learning needs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to explain course topics and problems clearly in small groups.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Google Drive, Docs, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
• Independent problem solver; proactive, resilient, resourceful, and flexible.