Student Tutor

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA seeks an Undergraduate Student Tutor for the Tutoring and Learning Center. The role requires committing to a weekly in-person tutoring schedule, with shifts Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, and a minimum of two hours per shift.

This position runs for Academic Year 2026-2027, up to 10 hours per week, starting 09/14/2026 and ending 12/18/2026. Applicants should have a 3.0+ GPA, faculty recommendations, and be an undergraduate student willing to tutor

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or better overall.
• Faculty recommendation required to verify subject matter knowledge.
• Undergrad status for the role.

Responsibilities

• Commit to the weekly in-person tutoring schedule agreed upon between the tutor and TLC staff.
• Tutoring hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm; shifts minimum of two hours.
• Complete all assigned training activities.
• Promote the TLC and establish a friendly, welcoming environment for students.
• Maintain a quiet workspace conducive to learning.
• Adhere to all TLC and Chapman policies and procedures.
• Attend orientation and trainings as scheduled; complete payroll documentation on time.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Diverse learners

Multi-subject tutoring

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Student Tutor

Posting Details

• Student Title Classification Information
  • Quick Link: https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39559
  • Job Number: SE193224
• Position Information
  • Department or Unit Name: Tutoring and Learning Center
  • Position Headcount: 30
  • Position Title: Student Tutor
  • Academic Year: Academic Year 2026-2027
  • Term or Semester: All Academic Year
  • Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?: Undergrad
  • Anticipated Pay Range: $16.90 - $16.90
  • Pay Range Information: Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
  • On which Campus will this work be done?: Orange
  • Approved Supervisor: Diane Eisenberg
  • Supervisor Email: [e-mail]
• Scheduling
  • Desired Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Projected End Date: 12/18/2026
  • Average number of hours per week: Up to 10 Hrs
• Position Summary Information
  • Job Description Summary: Student Tutor for the Tutoring & Learning Center
  • Responsibilities
    • Commit to the weekly in-person tutoring schedule agreed upon between the tutor and TLC staff
      • Tutoring hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm.
      • Tutor shifts are scheduled for a minimum of two hours.
    • Complete all assigned training activities
    • Promote the TLC
    • Establish a friendly, encouraging, and welcoming environment for students
    • Maintain a quiet workspace conducive to learning
    • Adhere to all TLC and university policies and procedures
    • Attend orientation and other meetings and trainings as scheduled
    • Complete all assignments/documentation required by TLC and Payroll on time
    • Up-to-date knowledge of tutored course(s) Tutor a diverse population of students with a variety of learning styles.
  • Required Qualifications
    • Faculty recommendation required to verify subject matter knowledge- A or A- in the course to be tutored. The recommendation form can be found here: https://www.chapman.edu/students/academic-resources/tutoring-center/tutoring/recommendation-form.aspx 3.0 or better overall GPA[Enter when posting][Enter when posting]
  • Desired Qualifications
    • Experience tutoring a diverse population of students with a variety of learning styles
    • Ability to tutor multiple subjects and/or multiple levels of a subject matter (e.g., MATH 100-111 & SPAN 102)
    • Previous tutoring experience
    • Previous use of TLC services
  • Special Instructions to Applicants
    • Attach a copy of the unofficial transcript
    • Recommendation from faculty for course/courses you wish to tutor
    • Recommendation from a non-family member that speaks to the candidate’s character
• Budget Information
  • Is Federal work-study required?: With or Without FWS

Pre-screening Questions

1. * What is your current academic standing?
   • Freshman
   • Sophomore
   • Junior
   • Senior
   • Post-Bach
   • Graduate 1st year
   • Graduate 2nd year
   • Graduate 3rd+ year
2. * What is your Major and Minor/Concentration?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your GPA?
   • 4.0
   • 3.5-3.99
   • 3.0-3.49
   • 2.99 or below
4. * When is your intended graduation date?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please list the courses you would like to tutor. Include the professor you took for the course if it was taken at Chapman University.

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Please list how many hours per week you are available to work.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Tutors are scheduled to work two-hour shifts. Are you available to work two-hour periods Monday - Thursday between 10 am - 7 pm?

   (Open Ended Question)

8. * Why do you want to be a tutor?

   (Open Ended Question)

9. * What personal qualities or skills do you possess that you feel will help you be effective in this position?

   (Open Ended Question)

10. * What experiences have you had that you feel are relevant to this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

11. * How did you hear about this job opening?

    (Open Ended Question)

12. * Do you participate in extracurricular activities? If yes, please explain.

    (Open Ended Question)

13. * Are you working at another job on or off campus?
    • Yes
    • No
14. * Please list your availability including what times you are available to work and the maximum number of hours per week you are available to work.

    (Open Ended Question)

15. * Please list how many hours per week you are available to work.

    (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 2
2. Resume
3. Cover Letter
4. Letter of Recommendation 3
5. 3 References Listed on One Page

MAIN CAMPUS

One University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
[phone]

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9401 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618

Contact Us

Office of Human Resources
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
[e-mail]

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.