Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor
Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor
Business Title - Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor
Department - Academic Achievement Center
Pay Rate - $11.30/hour
Posting Open Date - 08/25/2025
Posting End Date - 06/30/2026
Job Category - Student Hourly
Planning Unit - University College
Work Schedule - The Academic Achievement Center hours for all programs during the fall, spring, and summer semesters are: Mondays – Thursdays from 11 am to 8 pm, Fridays from 11 am to 5 pm, Sundays from 4 pm to 8 pm. Peer Tutors, PAL Leaders, and undergraduate Writing Commons Tutors must be available to work during these hours of operation.
Campus - Athens, Chillicothe, Eastern, Lancaster, Southern, Zanesville
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. - Kerri Yake, yakek@ohio.edu 740-593-2644
Non-Discrimination Statement - Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown above.
Position Information
To apply you will need to attach your resume. If you are interested in being considered for a writing tutoring position, you will need to attach one sustained piece of academic writing, such as a class paper, of at least 5 pages in length.
Responsibilities: Complete the required 10 hours of paid training. Attend all scheduled tutoring or PAL sessions. Be punctual, begin all sessions promptly, use time for academic tasks, and focus on the student's needs. Create a positive learning environment and encourage independent learning by helping students identify problem areas and giving them opportunities to practice and build knowledge. Maintain confidentiality as outlined in the FERPA compliance statement. Keep up-to-date with appointments using the TracCloud scheduling software. Check email and Teams to remain informed of activity at the AAC. Submit accurate time sheets and enter hours in Workforce in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Grade of "B" or higher in the courses you wish to tutor or work as a PAL Leader. Must have completed at least one semester undergraduate of college-level coursework at Ohio University. Must be available to work 6 – 12 hours every week for the entire semester.
Preferred Qualifications - Previous tutoring or teaching experience. Currently enrolled at Ohio University. Qualified to tutor or lead PAL sessions for 1000- & 2000-level courses in one or more academic subject areas.
Working Condition/Physical Demands:
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- References
- Unofficial transcripts
- STUDENT Class Schedule
- Cover Letter
- Other (See Special Instructions to Applicants for Details)
Posting Specific Questions
- * The Academic Achievement Center offers three services: Peer Tutoring, Peer-Assisted Learning, and the Writing Commons. For which service are you most interested in working? Please list them in order, with #1 being the service where you would most like to be employed and #3 being the service for which you are least interested in working. (Open Ended Question)
- * What course would you be willing to be a tutor or PAL Leader for? (Open Ended Question)
- * Are there any other courses in which you earned a grade of B+ or higher? (Open Ended Question)
- * Please list any educational or work experiences that are related to tutoring or leading peers in a learning environment. (Open Ended Question)
- If you are applying to be a PAL Leader, what experience do you have leading a group of students/people? (Open Ended Question)
- * What qualities do you possess that make you a strong candidate for an Academic Achievement Center student position? (Open Ended Question)
- * What do you hope to gain from working at the Academic Achievement Center as a student employee? (Open Ended Question)