Institutional Work Study - Peer Science Tutor

Arkansas State University-Beebe; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas State University-Beebe invites applications for an Institutional Work Study Peer Science Tutor for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. The position provides individualized academic support to SSS students in biology, science, and core math, at 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities include explaining concepts, guiding problem solving, assisting with exam preparation, and promoting effective study strategies to foster independent learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed required subjects with a grade of B or better.
• Ability to tutor biology, science, and core math.
• Ability to adapt tutoring methods to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic support to SSS students in a classroom setting.
• Tutor one-on-one with students to reinforce key concepts in biology and related science subjects; assist with math as needed.
• Explain complex material in accessible terms and guide problem solving; assist with exam preparation and study strategies.
• Foster independent learning and build student confidence in a supportive, professional environment.

Skills

Biology tutoring

Science tutoring

Core math tutoring

Adapt teaching styles

Job description

Job Title

Institutional Work Study - Peer Science Tutor

Campus Location

ASU Beebe

Job Description

SSS/Trio is seeking (1) Institutional Work Study student at 20 hours per week for the Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 terms. Duties include: Provide individualized academic support to SSS students in a classroom setting. Works one-on-one with students to reinforce key concepts in biology and related science subjects, while also offering assistance in core math areas as needed. Responsibilities include explaining complex material in an accessible manner, guiding students through problem solving processes, assisting with exam preparation, and promoting effective study strategies, foster independent learning, build student confidence, and maintain a supportive and professional learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Must have completed the required subjects with a grade of “B” or better. Ability to tutor across multiple subject areas, including biology, science, and core math. Ability to adapt tutoring methods to different learning styles.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range

$11.00 per hour

Background Check Statement

This position will be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry background check. In cases where pre-determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Posting Number

S5762017

Open Date

07/29/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran’s Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran’s Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

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