Program Manager Of Peer Tutoring

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University’s Sheridan Center seeks a Program Manager of Peer Tutoring to lead the Peer Tutoring Program, overseeing a team of about 130 undergraduate tutors and shaping professional development and program strategy.

You will collaborate with STEM Hub and Sheridan staff to promote student learning and success across the undergraduate curriculum, supporting 2,000+ students each semester.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree.
• 2–3 years experience supporting academic programs in a university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team, and in collaboration with other teams.
• Strong organizational/time-management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the Peer Tutoring Program.
• Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of up to 130 undergraduate tutors.
• Design and implement professional development learning opportunities for tutors.
• Create opportunities for tutors to develop transferable skills and assume increasing levels of leadership within the program.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to establish strategic goals and priorities for the program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Strategic planning

Program management

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager Of Peer Tutoring

About Brown:

Brown University is a leadingresearch university distinct for its student-centered learning anddeep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are drivenby the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours,winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including timeoff, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health,dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employeediscounts and more. To learn about Brown University's benefits,visit the University HumanResources web page for further information.

About the Opportunity:

The Program Manager of Peer Tutoring is a member of the STEM hub ofthe SheridanCenter for Teaching and Learning whose work focuses onsupporting students.

The Peer Tutoring Program employs ~130 undergraduate peer tutorswho have a passion for teaching and learning, and have demonstratedproficiency in the course they are tutoring. The Tutoring Program'sdiverse group of peer tutors thrives on sharing knowledge, tips,and learning strategies to help peers gain a better understandingof course material and succeed academically.

Responsibilities:

The Program Manager will work in collaboration with the AssociateDirector of the Peer Tutoring Program to provide leadership,strategic direction, and operational oversight for the PeerTutoring Program. The 12-month Program supports >2000 uniquestudents during the fall and spring semesters, and summer session.The Program Manager will also work in collaboration with the STEMHub and other Sheridan staff to promote student learning andsuccess across the curriculum.

Key functions of the position will support the development andcontinuous improvement of the program, provide the necessaryoperational support to ensure peer tutoring services effectivelyrespond to the needs of students, courses, and faculty, and assessprogram metrics. The Program manager will also work incollaboration with the STEM Hub and other Sheridan staff to promotestudent learning and success across the undergraduatecurriculum.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the PeerTutoring Program.
• Manage the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, andongoing development of up to 130 undergraduate tutors.
• Design and implement professional development learningopportunities for tutors.
• Create opportunities for tutors to develop transferable skillsand assume increasing levels of leadership and responsibilitywithin the program.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director to establish strategicgoals and priorities for the program.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree

Experience

• 2-3 years experience supporting academic programs in auniversity setting.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverseperspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, balancepriorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as part of a team,and in collaboration with other teams.
• Strong organizational / time-management skills with attentionto detail and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Competencies

• Committed to the practices that create diverse, equitable, andinclusive teaching, learning, and workplace environments.
• Strong administrative skills and the ability to workcollaboratively and effectively with administrators, faculty,students, and staff.
• Strong understanding of the classroom experiences ofunderrepresented, first-generation, and low-income students ininstitutions of higher education, especially institutions that arehighly selective.
• Strong oral and written communication skills that maintain afavorable impression of the Center's service orientation andeffectiveness.
• Experience overseeing students in an educational setting ispreferred.
• Conversant with effective and inclusive peer-tutoringpractices.
• Experience with tutoring and student support in highereducation.
• Facility with work in a collaborative environment, as part of amultidisciplinary team.
• Highly effective listening, verbal, and written communicationskills.
• Reflective, equity-minded, committed to ongoing professionaldevelopment, and open to feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverseperspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

Salary Grade:

9

Additional Information:

• Why are you interested in working as a Program Manager of PeerTutoring at the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning?
• What professional experiences would you draw on to fulfill theprimary responsibilities for this role, as described in the jobposting?
• Please describe 2-3 examples where you have demonstrated one(or more) of the skills listed in the qualifications for this role,as described in the job posting.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The successfulcandidate is expected to work on Brown's Providence campus forthree days per week with the flexibility to work remotely on otherdays.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completionof a background check.

Nights and weekends during peak times during the semester and asneeded.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-22

Job Posting Title:

Program Manager of Peer Tutoring

Department:

Teaching and Learning/Sheridan Center

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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