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

Posting Details

Position Title:

Peer Tutor / Peer‑Assisted Learning Leader / Undergraduate Writing Commons Tutor | Department:
Academic Achievement Center | Compensation: $11.30 per hour |

Schedule:

Mondays – Thursdays 11 am – 8 pm, Fridays 11 am – 5 pm, Sundays 4 pm – 8 pm (student hours). |

Location:

Athens, Ohio and regional campuses (online and on‑campus). | Hiring is part of a part‑time, term schedule.

• 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.
• Facilitate weekly review sessions for students in historically difficult courses (PAL Leaders). Discuss concepts, provide study strategies, and teach independent learning skills.
• Attend class, communicate with the professor, and plan review sessions (PAL Leaders).

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Grade of “B” or higher in the courses you wish to tutor or work as a PAL Leader.
• Completed at least one semester of undergraduate college‑level coursework at Ohio University.
• Must be available to work 6 – 12 hours every week for the entire semester.
• Currently enrolled at Ohio University.

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience.
• Qualified to tutor or lead PAL sessions for 1000‑ and 2000‑level courses in one or more academic subject areas.

• Paid hourly wage.
• Opportunity to develop tutoring skills and teaching experience.
• Access to trainings and professional development.

For inquiries, contact Kerri Yake, yakek, 740‑593‑2644.

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer. 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.