Student Non-Work Study - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Peer Tutor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking peer tutors to assist undergraduates in math, science, and engineering courses through Tau Beta Pi’s Peer Tutoring Program in the Elbert E. Ray eStudio. Training will be provided and in-person tutoring is available on campus.

Applicants must be UK Engineering students in Fall 2026 with junior or senior status and a strong GPA. Tau Beta Pi members are preferred; resumes and transcripts must be included in the application.

Qualifications

• UK Engineering students must be in Fall 2026 with junior or senior status.
• GPA 3.5+ preferred, 3.2+ accepted.
• Tau Beta Pi members preferred; other engineering students encouraged to apply.
• Resume and transcript required for review.

Responsibilities

• Tutor UK math, science and engineering courses in small groups.
• Greet tutees, provide guidance and help study strategies.
• Explain concepts without giving direct answers or replacing instructors.
• Participate in extensive training before tutoring; in-person sessions on campus.
• Shifts 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, Fall 2026 semester; 3–10 hours per week.

Skills

Oral communication

Professionalism

Engineering coursework

Education

UK Engineering student status (junior or senior, Fall 2026)

GPA 3.5+ preferred (3.2+ accepted)

Tau Beta Pi member preferred

Job description

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU14878

Department Name

Department Name 8H000:College of Engineering

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $15.00/hour

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

Qualified applicants will be UK Engineering students with junior or senior status in Fall 2026
Applicants should be in at least their fifth semester of their engineering curriculum.
Preferred applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. (3.2 or higher considered)
Priority will be given to Tau Beta Pi (Engineering honor society) members but other engineering students are strongly encouraged to apply.
PLEASE NOTE : Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.

Required Related Experience

You must have taken the courses you wish to tutor at the University of Kentucky.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.

Shift

Peer Tutors can expect to work between three and ten hours per week based on their availability and the needs of tutees. Peer Tutors’ schedules are determined at the beginning of each semester and will not change from week to week. Shifts will be between two and four hours long (again based on availability and student need) and will take place between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday through Thursday.
This position is for the Fall 2026 semester, and will begin in August 2026.

Job Summary

Peer Tutors assist fellow undergraduates in UK math, science, and engineering courses through Tau Beta Pi’s Peer Tutoring Program in the Elbert E. Ray eStudio. There are no appointments and tutoring is offered in small, informal groups. Peer Tutors help tutees fully understand concepts, complete assignments, and study for exams. Peer Tutors are responsible for greeting tutees and making them feel welcome and included, providing guidance in course content, and helping tutees hone study skills and strategies.
Peer Tutors guide tutees to deeper understandings of course material and are never expected to give answers or replace course instructors.
Peer Tutors receive extensive training in preparation for being effective peer tutors, so no prior tutoring experience is needed. Initial training will be provided.
Because the Peer Tutor position is a professional position, it includes responsibilities beyond working regular shifts, including professional development sessions, and occasional team meetings.
At time of posting, we anticipate tutoring will be offered in-person in the eStudio on the 3rd floor of the F. Paul Anderson Tower. (if campus health circumstances mandate otherwise, tutoring will be moved online).
PLEASE NOTE : Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicants should enjoy helping others and sharing their experiences as students of engineering. Applicants should have outstanding oral communication skills and be professional and timely. A thorough working knowledge of engineering coursework is also required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Membership in the engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi, is preferred but not required.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/04/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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