Math Tutor 2 (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI is seeking a Math Center Tutor II (Student Position) to help students become independent learners and succeed in college. The tutor will meet with students to review concepts taught in class, explain processes, and assist with problem solving from the Math Center.

The Level II role requires completing MATH 220 with a B or better or placement above MATH 220, and emphasizes supplemental academic support rather than instructional faculty duties.

Qualifications

• Must have overall GPA of 3.00 or better.
• Must have completed MATH 220 with a B or better OR tested / placed above MATH 220.
• Excellent communication skills and organization.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in MATH courses, providing drop-in assistance.
• Clarify and review concepts, explain processes, and help solve problems.
• Consult with instructional faculty on course content as needed.
• Assist in fostering independent learning and student success.
• Support, but not replace, instructional faculty; avoid duties reserved for faculty.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Details

• Job no: 497952
• Work type: Student Employment - General
• Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
• Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title

Math Center Tutor II (Student Position)

Department

Math

Advertised Salary

$14.00 - $14.49

Summary of Position

The Math Center is seeking applicants for a tutor. The primary responsibility of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, be successful in college, and reach their goals. Tutors will meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. The Level II position requires applicants to have completed MATH 220 with a B or better or have tested / placed above MATH 220.

The Math 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 overall GPA of 3.00 or better.
• Must have completed MATH 220 with a B or better OR tested / placed above MATH 220.
• Excellent communication skills and organization.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Level II Tutor will tutor students in any of the following courses: MATH 115, 116, 120, 126, 130, 216, 220, and 251.
• Provide subject-specific content to help students through drop-in assistance.
• Recognize the different learning styles and student preferences.
• Use active listening skills to determine content needs and pace of tutoring.
• Use listening and questioning skills to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
• Help students become more confident, successful and self-directed learners.
• Provide direct assistance in the use of learning materials for student success.
• Make appropriate referrals to other campus and community resources as needed.
• Consult regularly with instructional faculty on course content and methodologies.

Number of Positions Available

2

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume/Class Schedule

Job Close Date

August 31, 2026

EEO Statement

Ferris State University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community atferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .