Math 115 Student Peer Tutor

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas invites applications for a Peer Tutor in MATH 115. The role focuses on providing academic support, guiding problem-solving, and fostering collaborative learning among students in the course.

The tutor will work as an hourly, non-exempt staff member; remote work is not permitted, and duties include developing a short student satisfaction survey as part of administrative tasks. Applicants must have completed MATH 115 with a B+ or higher and demonstrate strong communication.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of MATH 115 (or equivalent) with a grade of B+ or higher.
• Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience and enthusiasm for helping peers learn and succeed.

Responsibilities

• 90% - Be available for and provide academic support and tutoring for MATH 115 students.
• 10% - Administrative work, such as developing a student satisfaction survey.

Job description

Position Overview

The Peer Tutor for MATH 115 provides academic support to students enrolled in the course. This position is designed to supplement instructional efforts by fostering collaborative learning environments, guiding students through problem-solving processes, and encouraging the development of effective study strategies. Throughout their employment, student employees will maintain and manifest positive actions that align with and support the Code of Conduct for the School of Business.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• 90% - Be available for and provide academic support and tutoring for MATH 115 students.
• 10% - Administrative work, such as developing a student satisfaction survey.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of MATH 115 (or an equivalent/higher math course) with a grade of B+ or higher.

1. Ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Patience and enthusiasm for helping peers learn and succeed.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Submit an online application and resume.

Contact Information to Applicants

Michael Dunlap

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range$10.25 Hourly

Anticipated Start DateThursday October 1, 2026

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