Peer Tutor​/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader​/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor

Business Title Peer Tutor/Peer-Assisted Learning Leader/Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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Academic Achievement Center Peer Tutors, Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) Leaders, and Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutors provide learning support to undergraduate students in one-hour sessions.

Peer Tutors meet with students in online Teams meetings and in-person at various locations on the Athens and regional campuses. Tutors engage students in learning activities such as discussing class material and test questions, offering information about learning strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.

PAL Leaders facilitate weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. During PAL sessions, PAL Leaders facilitate discussion of important course concepts, help students develop strategies for studying, and teach participants how to become independent learners. In addition to facilitating weekly review sessions, PAL Leader responsibilities include attending class, communicating with the professor, and planning review sessions.

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 Trac Cloud 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.

Job Profile Level Summary

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Fiscal Responsibilities:
Problem Solving:
Independence of Action:
Communication and

Collaboration:

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:
Department Academic Achievement Center Pay Rate

$11.30/hour

FLSA Status 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  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.

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