Wingspan Peer Tutor - Student Hourly

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Wingspan Center is seeking motivated student tutors for the Fall 2026 semester. Tutors will support in‑person, virtual, and drop‑in sessions, helping students engage with course content and learn effective study strategies.

A strong academic record in the subject area and good standing are required. Responsibilities include attending training, preparing tutoring materials, and providing updates to the Tutoring Program Manager to improve the program.

Qualifications

• Earned a B or higher in the course(s) selected to tutor at KU or an equivalent course that credit was transferred for from another college institution within the last 4 years; or in a higher‑level course in the same discipline, as evidenced by the Degree Progress Report (DPR) or unofficial transcript.
• Student must be in good academic standing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead tutoring sessions in person, virtual, and/or drop‑in formats.
• Provide constructive feedback and study strategies to support student learning.
• Attend training and professional development as scheduled.
• Help prepare materials and resources for tutoring sessions.

Skills

Tutoring

Student engagement

Education

Course grade B or higher

Job description

Position Overview

KU’s Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative, innovative academic support programs and services to students, faculty, and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program, Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC), a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the University’s commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom, support academic and personal development, and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.

Peer Tutors meet with students regularly to review content in a specific class. They are student role models who enjoy engaging their peers in the learning process. Tutors are hired year‑round, although the need for additional tutors will vary during the semester and between semesters.

Peer Tutors will support tutoring by tutoring for classes they received a B or higher in. Peer Tutors must be available to tutor for a minimum of 6 hours per week through the last week of classes. To prepare for their roles, Peer Tutors are expected to attend Peer Tutor Training prior to their start date. Peer Tutors are expected to work 6‑20 hours per week for the full length of the Fall 2026 semester, excluding academic breaks.

Job Description

• 70% – Facilitate and Foster Student Learning
  • Engaging students in learning course/subject content.
  • Suggesting appropriate study strategies to learn course/subject content.
  • Facilitate in‑person, virtual, and/or drop‑in tutoring appointments and support.
  • Create an encompassing and safe environment for learning.
• 20% – Training and Professional Development
  • Attend scheduled professional development and tutoring training meetings.
  • Complete asynchronous professional development and tutoring training as assigned.
  • Attend all mandatory training upon hire and as scheduled throughout each semester by the Tutoring Program Manager.
• 5% – Tutoring Program Support
  • Help prepare materials and resources for tutoring sessions.
  • Provide updates and insights to the Tutoring Program Manager to enhance the tutoring program.
• 5% – Other Tasks as Assigned

Required Qualifications

1. Earned a B or higher in the course(s) selected to tutor at KU or an equivalent course that credit was transferred for from another college institution within the last 4 years; or in a higher‑level course in the same discipline, as evidenced by the Degree Progress Report (DPR) or unofficial transcript. Consideration may be given in unique circumstances to students interested in tutoring a course they have not taken, per approval of the Tutoring Program Manager.
2. Student must be in good academic standing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Tutoring or teaching experience.
2. Eligible for work study. For information, visit https://financialaid.ku.edu/understand-aid/workstudy.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Please complete the HR online Application via employment.ku.edu. You do not need to upload a cover letter, but please do upload a copy of your resume.
• Please complete the Peer Tutor Supplemental Hiring Form: Wingspan Peer Tutor Supplemental Application (https://learning.ku.edu/tutor-employment). Information about this form can be found at https://learning.ku.edu/tutor-employment.
• One faculty or instructor reference, one of which can speak to your ability in the subject area in which you hope to tutor, should be submitted here: Wingspan Peer Tutor Instructor Reference Form (https://learning.ku.edu/tutor-employment). Information about this reference can be found at https://learning.ku.edu/tutor-employment.
• Please note that interviews for the Peer Tutor position are set to occur on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled. You will be contacted via email to schedule your interview time once your application has been reviewed.
• A review of applications will continue until a qualified pool of applicants has been identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Dani Goedken
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range: $12.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: Saturday August 1, 2026

Apply to Job: Submit your application through the official university portal.