Peer Tutor

Babson College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Babson College is seeking a Peer Tutor to support students in their assigned courses. This role requires tutors to have excellent communication skills and a strong grasp of the course material, achieved by maintaining a minimum B+ grade.

With a commitment of 2-4 hours per week at a pay rate of $16 per hour, tutors will facilitate both one-on-one and group study sessions, attend relevant meetings, and provide feedback to staff.

Qualifications

• Achieve a minimum of B+ in the course you tutor.
• Remain in good standing with the college.
• Reliable and passionate about tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Support students in assigned course during sessions.
• Attend tutor and faculty meetings.
• Hold 1:1 tutor sessions and facilitate group sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Proficiency in the course

Ability to explain concepts

Excellent time management

Reliability

Passionate about the course

Job description

Peer Tutor

Department/Division: Undergraduate Experiential Learning & Academic Excellence

Supervisor: Brenda Kostyk

Extension: 4259 Email: [e-mail]

Duties & Responsibilities

Peer Tutors support the students in their assigned course during the fall, spring, and/or summer sessions.

• New tutor training and any supplemental tutor training.
• Attendance at tutor meetings.
• Attendance at faculty meetings as requested.
• Hold 1:1 tutor sessions in assigned course.
• Review of the course syllabus and Canvas site regularly.
• Correspondence with faculty if needed.
• Facilitate walk‑in hours and group study sessions.
• Completion of the WCOnline report after tutor session.
• Feedback to Peer Tutoring staff regarding concerns, questions, and suggestions.
• Represent the Peer Tutoring program and team with positivity, professionalism, and good character.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proficiency in the course in which you tutor (achieve a minimum of B+ in the course).
• Ability to explain concepts of the course to others.
• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.
• Remain in good standing with the college.
• Reliable.
• Passionate about the course you are tutoring.

Hours and Pay

Hours: 2-4 hours per week.

Pay Rate: $16 per hour.