SLA Tutor (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University invites applications for SLA Tutor (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. The role supports SLA workshops and course concepts, under the guidance of the SLA Director.

Tutors help students with focused, interactive learning in a classroom setting and assist in preparing workshop materials. The position involves confidential information handling, collaboration with faculty, and participation in weekly sessions.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the SLA Director
• Maintains the confidentiality of designated information
• Assists the SLA facilitator in weekly SLA workshops, including clarifying course concepts, incorporating study skills, generating notes from course lectures/labs, and preparing workshop materials.
• Meeting with course SLA facilitator, faculty, and the SLA director adhering to program policies, and maintaining appropriate workshop records as instructed.
• SLA tutors do not grade papers or teach on behalf of faculty

Job description

Job no: 498144
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General
Position Title: SLA Tutor (Student Position) Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307 Department: University College
Advertised Salary: $13.73 Summary of Position: A SLA tutor provides academic support through SLA workshop sessions focused on specific courses or topics with the guidance of the SLA facilitator. This role involves assisting SLA workshops that review key concepts, reinforce course material, and help students prepare for assignments and exams. SLA tutors help students learn by providing focused, interactive learning activities in a group setting. SLA workshops take place in a classroom provided by the department or professor for up to 1 hour and 15 per session.Position Requirements: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the SLA Director
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information
• Performs all duties in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements
• Assists the SLA facilitator in weekly SLA workshops, including clarifying course concepts, incorporating study skills, generating notes from course lectures/labs, and preparing workshop materials.
• Meeting with course SLA facilitator, faculty, and the SLA director adhering to program policies, and maintaining appropriate workshop records as instructed.
• Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information
• Performs all duties in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements
• SLA tutors do not grade papers or teach on behalf of faculty
• The SLA tutor can provide tutoring support upon student request, either individually or in groups in the ALC Number of Positions Available: 5 Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (optional) Job Close Date: December 18, 2026 EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affir
  Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
  
  

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time