College of Engineering Peer Tutor

Department:
College of Engineering

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard  et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note:

All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description:

This recruitment will be used to fill 10 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU). Appointments are expected to begin the week prior to the start of Fall Term 2026 to allow for onboarding and training.

Peer Tutors serve as student leaders and learning partners, helping fellow engineering students better understand specific subject areas, deepen course understanding, and develop strategies for academic success. They offer one-on-one in key engineering courses and foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that supports academic development and improvement

In addition to tutoring, Peer Tutors are also a part of a vibrant peer educator community, attending and engaging in skill-building opportunities and collaborative reflection activities throughout the academic year.

The COE Peer Tutoring Program is a core part of the College of Engineering’s student success ecosystem.

Peer Tutors play an essential role in building a supportive community of learners and a sense of belonging for all COE students- in Corvallis, Ecampus, and Cascades campuses alike.

The Undergraduate Student Support Services Worker performs a variety of work related to the support and enhancement of the quality of student life at the university.

• Provide peer-to-peer tutoring support in assigned subject areas, in both in-person and online formats.
• Offer academic support through scheduled sessions and drop-ins.
• Welcome and support all students seeking tutoring, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Help students learn study habits and strategies.
• Serve as a resource and role model for student success in engineering.
• Attend and engage with mandatory orientations, team meetings, professional development opportunities and workshops.
• Regularly engage in community-building activities and reflective practices with fellow tutors.
• Use tutor tracking systems to manage appointments, log student contact, and report data.
• Communicate proactively with the COE Peer Tutoring Coordinator about scheduling conflicts or student concerns.

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student:
Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
* Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term
* * International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be…