Peer Tutor

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Peninsula Community College is seeking peer tutors to provide academic support to students, meeting regularly to clarify learning problems and practice study skills.

Tutors work up to 20 hours per week, with sessions conducted face-to-face or via Zoom, and must coordinate with the tutoring coordinator to fit their class schedule. Training and record-keeping duties are included.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled VPCC student
• Must be in good academic standing and show proficiency in the subject area(s) in which they tutor
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring in person or via Zoom for up to 1 hour per session
• Coordinate with tutoring coordinator to schedule availability that fits class timetable
• Share contact information with tutees and notify coordinator 24 hours in advance of changes
• Report tutee absences and issues to tutoring coordinator
• Attend training sessions and meetings as needed
• Maintain records of student contacts and session statistics
• Assist students with disabilities and learning needs with patience

Skills

Currently enrolled VPCC student

Good communication skills

Reliability with attendance

Job description

Working Title Peer Tutor Role Title Students Role Code 89011-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Position Number 293W0000 Agency Virginia Peninsula Community College Division Virginia Peninsula Community College (Div) Work Location Hampton - 650 Hiring Range $15/hr Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part Time 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? No

Work Schedule

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

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
• Good communication skills
• 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

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel Minimal

Posting Number FWS_131P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 4 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 07/21/2026 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website vpcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email [e-mail] Phone Number 757-825-2728 Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

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

VCCS uses 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.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98753