Student Employee- Peer Tutor

Central Ohio Technical College; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Ohio Technical College is seeking a Student Employee Tutor to provide academic support through individual and small-group tutoring in assigned subject areas. Under the guidance of Student Success Center staff, you will help students strengthen understanding of concepts, develop study strategies, and gain confidence for academic success.

Beyond tutoring, you will assist with daily operations of the Student Success Center, orient new tutors and tutees, promote tutoring services, and refer

Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must obtain a faculty recommendation for the subject area to be tutored.
• Must have successfully completed Composition I and Composition II with a grade of A- or higher.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have successfully completed College Algebra, Statistics, or the equivalent course(s) with a grade of B or higher.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical knowledge and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively.
• Must successfully complete a mathematics skills assessment by the end of the first semester of employment.
• Must have earned a grade of B or higher in each course to be tutored.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• The Student Employee Tutor provides academic support to students by offering individual and small-group tutoring in assigned subject areas.
• Under the guidance of Student Success Center staff, the tutor helps students strengthen their understanding of course concepts, develop effective study strategies, and build the confidence and skills needed for academic success.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Virtual tutoring platforms

Job description

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only):

Not Applicable

Hiring Range:

$13.65

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-Time

Position Status:

Temp

Department:

Posting Date:

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

General Minimum Qualifications

• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must obtain a faculty recommendation for the subject area(s) to be tutored.

English and Communication Tutoring

• Must have successfully completed Composition I and Composition II with a grade of A- or higher.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have successfully completed College Algebra, Statistics, or the equivalent course(s) with a grade of B or higher.
• Demonstrated strong mathematical knowledge and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly, accurately, and effectively.
• Must successfully complete a mathematics skills assessment by the end of the first semester of employment.

All Other Subject Areas

• Must have earned a grade of B or higher in each course to be tutored.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the subject area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous tutoring, mentoring, peer leadership, or customer service experience.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, learning management systems, or virtual tutoring platforms.
• Faculty recommendation or departmental approval for tutoring in the assigned subject area.

Summary of Duties:

The Student Employee Tutor provides academic support to students by offering individual and small-group tutoring in assigned subject areas. Under the guidance of Student Success Center staff, the tutor helps students strengthen their understanding of course concepts, develop effective study strategies, and build the confidence and skills needed for academic success. Student Employee Tutors explain course material, answer questions, assist with test preparation, and encourage independent learning while maintaining a supportive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

In addition to tutoring responsibilities, the Student Employee Tutor supports the daily operations of the Student Success Center by assisting students, faculty, and staff with tutoring‑related questions, helping orient new tutors and tutees to program expectations, promoting tutoring services, and referring students to appropriate campus resources when additional academic or personal support is needed. This position provides valuable experience in communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and peer mentoring while contributing to student retention and success.

Location:

Multiple

Work Hours:

Varies based upon departmental needs and student’s availably

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled No

Non-Discrimination Statement

Central Ohio Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status (past, present or future), national origin (ancestry), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent or any other basis under the law.