Peer Tutor (Student Support Services) 2026-2027

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 10,667,376 - 15,192,930; Part time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, seeks a Peer Tutor for the Student Support Services program for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position is part-time, offering up to 19 hours per week at a rate of $9.50 per hour, with an appointment start date of 08/24/2026.

Responsibilities include one-on-one student support, fostering independent learning, time-sheet and record-keeping duties, and participation in tutor orientation and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing competency In course work.
• Provide one-on-one support and encouragement to help the student develop an increased sense of confidence in his/her abi1Ities.
• Encourage students to become Independent learners by suggesting more adequate study tools.
• Complete required time sheets and record keeping forms.
• Participate in tutor orientation and training sessions.
• Report directly to and attend regularly scheduled meetings with SSS Project Director
• Assist in administration of pre-test and periodic assessment of student progress

Job description

Job Title

Peer Tutor (Student Support Services) 2026-2027

Location

Alpine

Department

Student Support Services

Job No.

G99967

Posting Date

07/21/2026

Until Filled

Yes

Appointment Date

08/24/2026

Salary

$9.50 per hour up to 19 hours per week

Preferred

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Staffing Reason

Institutional

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist students in developing competency In course work.


• Provide one-on-one support and encouragement to help the student develop an increased sense of confidence in his/her own abi1Ities.


• Encourage students to become Independent learners by suggesting more adequate study tools.


• Complete required time sheets and record keeping forms.


• Participate in tutor orientation and training sessions.


• Report directly to and attend regularly scheduled meetings with SSS Project Director


• Assist in administration of pre-test and periodic assessment of student progress

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail].

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first‑generation college students as well as non‑traditional students, international students, student‑athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes