Peer Tutor

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word is seeking Peer Tutors to provide academic tutoring and writing assistance to UIW undergraduates. Tutors are assigned by discipline and report to the Director of Learning Support Services.

The role balances direct tutoring with center-related duties and workshops. Responsibilities include conducting individual and group tutoring, supporting workshops, and maintaining outreach, records, and resources.

Qualifications

• Proficient communication and explanation of concepts.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain minimum GPA of 3.0 and strong academic performance.
• Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and software.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in groups.
• Assist with workshops, exam reviews, and embedded tutoring.
• Support center tasks: outreach, record-keeping, resource creation.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Tutor writing courses with strong performance in research-based classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team work

GPA 3.0+

Office software

Confidentiality & ethics

Diversity collaboration

Education

UIW undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Academic Year

Academic Year 2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

The Peer Tutor provides academic tutoring and/or writing assistance to undergraduate UIW students individually and in groups, as qualified and will perform other center-related duties when not tutoring (see essential functions). Peer Tutors are assigned to specific disciplines based on qualifications. The Peers Tutors report to Director, Learning Support Services.

Essential Functions

• Working with students individually and in groups, as qualified, to provide academic support.
• Based on experience, aid in offering workshops, exam reviews, and embedded tutoring.
• When not working directly with students, assist with other center-related tasks, such as outreach, record-keeping, and resource creation.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Peer Tutors tutoring writing courses must demonstrate outstanding performance in at least one writing-intensive course with an emphasis on research at the college level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, to include an ability to explain concepts.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, to include patience and empathy toward students who are learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, to include outstanding performance in courses applying to tutor.
• Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software.
• Be able to adhere to office standards, to include maintaining confidentiality and engaging in responsible, ethical conduct.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student at UIW .

Required Work Experience

None; training is provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience assisting others with academic work, such as helping a classmate or sibling.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

Tutors work a set schedule of 5-20 hours per week, depending on tutor availability and demand for subjects tutored.

Physical Demands

None.

Posting Number

Posting Number STU1564PO

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 8

Job Type

Job Type Part Time

Job Category

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Multi-Hire Pool

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Reports to

Salary

Salary $16.00/hour

Open Date

Open Date 04/30/2026

Close Date

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Writing Sample
• Other Document

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Please list all UIW courses you are applying to tutor. Also, indicate if you are applying to tutor writing.

  (Open Ended Question)