Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Coordinator

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and vacation leave

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Coordinator to lead the VCEA Tutoring Center and supervise undergraduate tutors and peer mentors. The role aligns tutoring with engineering curricula, partnering with faculty to meet student needs and drive success.

The coordinator will manage retention initiatives, analyze course-level data, and share insights with VCSS leadership to shape advising and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of professional work experience in student services or related field.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Year-for-year substitution allowed for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the VCEA Tutoring Center and oversee the college’s peer mentoring program.
• Hires, trains, and supervises undergraduate tutors and peer mentors.
• Partner with faculty to align tutoring and mentoring with curriculum.
• Lead data-informed retention efforts and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Tutoring program management

Peer mentoring

Data-informed retention

Faculty partnership

Hiring and training staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree substitution rule

Experience substitutions allowed

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 5, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2 Business Title: Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Coordinator Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity: The Tutoring and Peer Mentoring Coordinator leads academic support programs for undergraduate students in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA). As a member of the Voiland College Student Success (VCSS) team, this position manages the VCEA Tutoring Center and oversees the college’s peer mentoring program, including hiring, training, and supervising undergraduate tutors and peer mentors, and partners with faculty to align tutoring and mentoring with student needs in the curriculum. The coordinator also leads data-informed retention efforts for VCSS, identifying retention challenges across courses, programs, and student populations and bringing these findings to VCSS leadership, faculty, and advising so they can address them. In addition, the position supports the broader work of VCSS, including recruitment, career services, events, and other student success programs as needed.

Additional Information: This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $6,092 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation leave
• paid holidays
• medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• retirement
• deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• training and development
• employee tuition waiver

For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.
• A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience leading or directing the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a tutoring, learning center, peer mentoring, or academic support program, including hiring, training, and supervising student employees.
• Experience analyzing student success or retention data and presenting findings to faculty, staff, or leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external constituents.
• Familiarity with STEM or engineering curricula.
• Experience planning events or creating marketing materials and social media content to promote programs to students.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus

• Voiland College Student Success Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
• Department Name: VCEA
• Student Success Location: Pullman WA

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type / Position Term

Full time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Non-Discrimination

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