NSE Student Tutor

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks part-time tutors for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering. Tutors provide regular individual or small-group tutoring to undergraduate NSE students, meeting on a scheduled or drop-in basis to clarify concepts and solve problems.

Responsibilities include session preparation, guiding students to independent study methods, maintaining session records, and communicating progress to the Head Advisor. Remote options via Teams/Zoom may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be academically enrolled in a college program.
• Preference for student employees with tutoring experience.
• Ability to work in a university setting and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group tutoring to NSE students.
• Prepare sessions by reviewing materials and syllabi in advance.
• Promote independent study habits and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain accurate records of hours and sessions and report to supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school enrolled student

Undergraduate student

Graduate student

Job description

Department:

School of Nuclear Science & Engineering

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcript

For additional information please contact: Lizz Koch at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill up to 10 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Tutors for the School of Nuclear Science & Engineering (NSE) at Oregon State University (OSU). Tutors are hired on an as-needed basis depending on term courses.

This position performs a variety of duties in support of NSE tutoring, including providing regular assistance to undergraduate students.

Position Duties

• Provide regular one-on-one or small-group tutoring. Meet with students on a scheduled or drop-in basis to help them understand course concepts and work through problems.
• Prepare for sessions in advance. Review relevant course materials, assignments, and syllabi to give accurate, useful guidance as well as anticipate common areas of difficulty.
• Promote independent learning. Guide students to develop their own study strategies and problem-solving approaches
• Maintain academic integrity in helping students understand the material and work through problems.
• Document sessions and communicate with supervisors. Keep accurate records of hours and students served, submit timesheets by deadlines, and raise concerns about student progress or tutoring challenges with the Head Advisor.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered 'full-time' by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Preferred

• Previous experience as Tutor or Undergraduate Learning Assistant
• Second year student or higher

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Library, classroom or conference room depending on availability.
• May include remote through Teams or Zoom.

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-01