Standby Center Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI, invites applications for Standby Center Tutor 1 (Student Position). The role provides supplemental tutoring across subject areas during Tutoring Center hours on an as-needed basis.

Standby tutors are not guaranteed hours and must be available for on-site tutoring at an approved university location. Responsibilities include assisting students with coursework, potentially delivering virtual tutoring, and coordinating with faculty as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have GPA 2.75 or higher.
• Must have completed the course they will be assisting with and earned a grade of B or higher.
• For math tutoring, must have completed Math 130.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Must be hired through HR prior to beginning tutoring duties.

Responsibilities

• Will assist students with coursework in various subject areas.
• May be required to provide virtual tutoring, as needed.
• Standby tutoring is on‑demand support based on student need and on-site availability.
• If a student schedules a session in Navigate and a tutor is available, the tutor meets the student in the Tutoring Center.
• Standby tutors are not guaranteed hours but are expected to be available as needed for on-site tutoring.

Skills

GPA 2.75+

Course completed with B or higher

Math 130 completed

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HR onboarding required

Job description

Standby Center Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Job no: 497994
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Standby Center Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Department: University College

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position:A standby center tutor supports students who need academic assistance across various subject areas. This role involves providing tutoring during the Tutoring Center's operational hours on an as-needed basis.
Standby tutoring means tutors are hired based on potential needs and are available on demand. Standby tutors are not guaranteed hours but are expected to be available when there is a need or demand for on-site tutoring.
For example, if a student needs help with a specific course and a standby tutor has availability in Navigate, the student can schedule a tutoring session. The tutor will receive an email nomination and then meet the student in the Tutoring Center to provide academic support.

The Standby Center Tutor provides supplemental academic support through tutoring activities designed to reinforce course concepts and aid student mastery of course content. This position supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty. This position is not eligible for remote work. All compensated work must be performed from an approved university location. The position may include virtual delivery of tutoring to students; however, virtual delivery must occur while the student employee is physically working from an approved university location. Student employees in this role are not instructors and may not perform duties reserved for instructional faculty, including creating or revising syllabi, designing or assigning graded coursework, assessing learning for grades, grading student work, managing Canvas or other LMS course functions, delivering required instruction on behalf of faculty, substituting for faculty, making course policy decisions, or completing compensated work already assigned to instructional faculty. The role is limited to supplemental academic support, facilitation of learning activities, and student-success support.

Position Type: Student

Position Requirements:

• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must have completed the course they will be assisting with and earned a grade of B or higher
• For math tutoring, must have completed Math 130
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be hired through HR prior to beginning tutoring duties

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Will assist students with coursework in various subject areas
• May be required to provide virtual tutoring, as needed
• May be required to provide virtual tutoring as needed while working on site in the Tutoring Center
• Standby tutoring is on‑demand support based on student need. If a student schedules a session in Navigate and a tutor is available, the tutor receives an email confirmation and meets the student in the Tutoring Center to provide assistance
• Standby tutors are not guaranteed hours but are expected to be available as needed for on‑site tutoring.
• Standby tutors will reach out to faculty of the courses they support to inform them of their availability to provide tutoring assistance to students

Number of Positions Available: 10

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (optional)

Job Close Date: December 18, 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affinitive Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. 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 atferris.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: 03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time