Standby Center Tutor ; Student Position

Position Title

Standby Center Tutor 1 (Student Position)

Big Rapids, MI 49307

University College

Advertised Salary: $13.73 per hour

Student Employment – General

A standby center tutor supports students who need academic assistance across various subject areas. This role involves providing tutoring during the Tutoring Center's operational hours on an as‑needed basis. Standby tutoring means tutors are hired based on potential needs and are available on demand. Standby tutors are not guaranteed hours but are expected to be available when there is a need or demand for on‑site tutoring.

• Assist students with coursework in various subject areas.
• Provide tutoring during the tutoring center’s operational hours on an as‑needed basis.
• Participate in virtual tutoring sessions as needed while physically located at the Tutoring Center.
• Provide on‑demand assistance when a student schedules a session in the Navigate system and a tutor is available.
• Reach out to faculty of the courses they support to inform them of their availability for tutoring assistance.
• Offer supplemental academic support that reinforces course concepts and aids student mastery of content.

• 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.

• Number of Positions Available: 3
• Job Close Date:
  July 31, 2026
• 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.
• This position is not eligible for remote work.
• This role is limited to supplemental academic support; it does not replace instructional faculty responsibilities.

Ferris State University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, 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. 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.