Non-College Work-Study- Peer Tutor, Academic Support Center

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking Peer Tutors for the Academic Support Center. Ideal candidates will assist students with course content, facilitate workshops, and handle appointments. Students must be in good standing and possess a minimum GPA of 3.0. This role involves flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Must email one faculty recommendation letter to the support center.
• Willingness to work mornings, midday, evenings, and weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in understanding course content and effective study strategies.
• Facilitate workshops and support student promotional events.
• Attend training and departmental meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Multi-tasking

Professional interaction

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of Canvas

Initiative

Education

Current UHD student in good standing

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Grade of B or higher in tutorial courses

Job description

Department: Academic Support Center

Salary: $14.00

Description

The Academic Support Center peer tutor helps students understand course content and model effective study strategies. Peer tutors use online scheduling software to report on appointments and drop-in visits, facilitate workshops, and support student promotional events. Peer Tutors are responsible for attending training and departmental meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have effective communication skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task and interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canvas, and other applications
• Must be a self-starter in exercising initiative
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a current UHD student and in good standing with the university
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Earned grade of B or higher in the assigned tutorial courses
• Email one faculty recommendation letter to [e-mail]
• Must be willing to work mornings, midday, evenings, and weekends
  
  

Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.