Peer Tutor

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Superior is seeking a Peer Tutor to assist students with understanding course material and improving study skills. Tutors work one-on-one or in groups, guided by the Educational Success Center, and help students become independent learners.

The role requires a minimum of one year of college, a 3.0+ GPA, and availability for training on Sept 1st. A semester-length appointment with renewal is possible, with compensation per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of college credits; minimum GPA 3.0 maintained.
• Availability for a full-day training on Tuesday, Sept 1st.
• Flexible schedule with a minimum of 4 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with comprehension of class material and study skills in one-on-one or group tutoring; adapt to student needs.
• Support students to become independent learners and persist in college.
• Coordinate with staff to support professional development.

Education

At least one year of college credits

Job description

Position Title: Peer Tutor

Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

**Official Start date for this position would be Fall 2026! Job Title: Peer Tutor Department: Educational Success Center Job Location: Swenson Hall 1024 & 1025, other campus locations Approximate Hours/Week: 4-15 Primary Supervisor: Trish Allen Anticipated Length of Employment: Semester, renewable Pay: $10 an hour Job Summary: Assist students with comprehension of class material and improving study skills in a one-on-one or group tutoring setting. The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals. Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise. Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems. Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student’s needs. Tutors work with colleagues and the Coordinator to support their own professional development.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Department: Educational Success Center
• Compensation: $11/hour
• Valuable leadership development opportunities and skills
• Ability to make meaningful connections with staff, faculty, and peers
• Gain a better understanding of the course material

Required Qualifications

• Have completed the course (or a level higher) with at least a “B.”
• Be in good academic standing with a prior semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.
• If requirements are not met, the student may be placed on probation for one semester.
• Must be available on Tuesday, September 1st for a full-day training
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and a minimum of four (4) hours per week.
• Education: Must have completed at least one year of college credits prior to starting. Exceptions can be made.

Eligibility

To be eligible for student employment during the Academic Year, a student must be enrolled at least half time at UW-Superior for the current semester.

Notice to New Employees

Employment will require a criminal background check.

A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant.

In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

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