Workshop Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Ferris State University College of Business; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking a Workshop Tutor 1 (Student Position) in Big Rapids, MI. The role supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty and involves leading or assisting workshops to reinforce concepts and help students prepare for assignments and exams.

Workshops occur in department classrooms with limited daily hours; the student employee may deliver tutoring virtually only while on approved campus premises. GPA and course completion requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a GPA 2.75 or higher.
• Must have completed the course they will be assisting with and earned a grade of B or higher.
• For math tutoring, must have completed Math 130.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with coursework in a workshop setting.
• Lead or assist workshops reviewing key concepts and course material.
• Facilitate interactive learning activities in a group setting.
• Take attendance in Navigate for every workshop tutoring session.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

GPA 2.75+

Math 130 completed for math tutoring

Job description

Job no: 497909

Work type: Student Employment - General

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: Workshop Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Department: University College

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position:

A workshop tutor provides academic support through workshop sessions focused on specific courses or topics. This role involves leading or assisting workshops that review key concepts, reinforce course material, and help students prepare for assignments and exams. Workshop tutors help students learn by providing focused, interactive learning activities in a group setting. Workshops take place in a classroom provided by the department or professor for up to two hours per day.

The Workshop Tutor provides supplemental academic support through tutoring activities designed to reinforce course concepts and aid student mastery of course content.

This position supports, but does not replace, instructional faculty.

This position is not eligible for remote work. All compensated work must be performed from an approved university location. The position may include virtual delivery of tutoring to students; however, virtual delivery must occur while the student employee is physically working from an approved university location.

Student employees in this role are not instructors and may not perform duties reserved for instructional faculty, including creating or revising syllabi, designing or assigning graded coursework, assessing learning for grades, grading student work, managing Canvas or other LMS course functions, delivering required instruction on behalf of faculty, substituting for faculty, making course policy decisions, or completing compensated work already assigned to instructional faculty. The role is limited to supplemental academic support, facilitation of learning activities, and student-success support.

Position Type: Student

Position Requirements:

• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must have completed the course they will be assisting with and earned a grade of B or higher
• For math tutoring, must have completed Math 130
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
• Must be hired through HR prior to beginning tutoring duties
• Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Will assist students with coursework in various subject areas in a workshop setting
• For questions or concerns outside of the position summary requested by faculty, please direct your questions to the Director
• Workshop tutors are required to take attendance in Navigate for every workshop tutoring session
• Number of Positions Available: 10
• Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (optional)
• Job Close Date: December 18, 2026
• EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affi... is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

Advertised:

03 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

18 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time