Peer Tutor

Virginia Community Colleges; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking student tutors to assist peers with academics at Hampton campus. Tutors meet students face-to-face and via Zoom and sessions are limited to 1 hour.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the tutoring coordinator, sharing contact details, attending trainings, maintaining records, and supporting students with disabilities. This is a part-time role with flexible hours, typically up to 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled VPCC student.
• Must be in good academic standing and show proficiency in the subject area(s) they tutor.
• Demonstrated reliability with attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring through face-to-face and Zoom appointments at no longer than 1 hr/session each.
• Work with the tutoring coordinator to provide a schedule of availability that does not interfere with their class schedule.
• Exchanging contact information with tutees to contact them directly with schedule changes. Any schedule changes must be reported to the tutoring coordinator 24-h in advance.
• Communicating with the tutoring coordinator about tutee absences and lateness, as well as any additional issues that may arise.
• Attending planned training sessions and meetings prior to and throughout work assignments.
• Maintaining records of student contacts and statistics of the appointments.
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities and specific learning needs with a calm and patient demeanor.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tutoring

Academic proficiency

Reliability

Education

VPCC student

Job description

Work Location

Work Location Hampton - 650

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $15/hr

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

M-F, Hours vary between 8am to 5pm, up to 20 hours/week

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Virginia Peninsula Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. Peer tutors assist students in achieving academically by meeting regularly to clarify learning

problems and work on study skills. Tutoring is a supplement to teaching.

Duties include:

• Providing academic tutoring through face-to-face and Zoom appointments at no longer than 1 hr/session each.
• Working with the tutoring coordinator to provide a schedule of availability that does not interfere with their class schedule.
• Exchanging contact information with tutees to contact them directly with schedule changes. Any schedule changes must be reported to the tutoring coordinator 24-h in advance.
• Communicating with the tutoring coordinator about tutee absences and lateness, as well as any additional issues that may arise.
• Attending planned training sessions and meetings prior to and throughout work assignments.
• Maintaining records of student contacts and statistics of the appointments.
• Willingness to assist students with disabilities and specific learning needs with a calm and patient demeanor.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled VPCC student
• Must be in good academic standing and show proficiency in the subject area(s) in which they tutor
• Demonstrated reliability with attendance record

Additional Considerations

• Faculty referral by an instructor in the subject area in which they tutor

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

Minimal

Posting Number

Posting Number FWS_131P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 4

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/21/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website vpcc.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Human Resources

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 757-825-2728

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Are you currently enrolled as a Virginia Peninsula Community College student?
  • Yes – Qualified
  • No-Not Qualified
• * Is your cumulative GPA a 2.7 or higher?
  • No
  • Yes
• * What courses are you interested in tutoring?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your preference of campus location??
  • Hampton
  • Williamsburg
  • Both campuses