Education ​/ Teaching, Tutoring, Academic

Position: 0.0
Department

University Academic Support Ct

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

70% - Facilitate and Foster Student Learning

* Engaging students in learning course/subject content.

* Suggesting appropriate study strategies to learn course/subject content.

* Facilitate in-person, virtual, and/or drop-in tutoring appointments and support.

* Create an encompassing and safe environment for learning.

20% - Training and Professional Development

* Attend scheduled professional development and tutoring training meetings.

* Complete asynchronous professional development and tutoring training as assigned.

* Attend all mandatory training upon hire and as scheduled throughout each semester by the Tutoring Program Manager.

5% - Tutoring Program Support

* Help prepare materials and resources for tutoring sessions.

* Provide updates and insights to the Tutoring Program Manager to enhance the tutoring program.

5% - Other Tasks as Assigned

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

32308

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civil rights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

6-20 hours per week.

Contact Information to Applicants

Dani Goedken

dani.goedken

Required Qualifications

* Earned a B or higher in the course(s) selected to tutor at KU or an equivalent course that credit was transferred for from another college institution within the last 4 years; or in a higher-level course in the same discipline, as evidenced by the Degree Progress Report (DPR) or unofficial transcript. Consideration may be given in unique circumstances to students interested in tutoring a course they have not taken, per approval of the Tutoring Program Manager.

* Student must be in good academic standing.

Advertised Salary Range

$12.00 per hour

Preferred Qualifications

* Tutoring or teaching experience.

* Eligible for work study. For information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Overview

KU's Wingspan:
Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative, innovative academic support programs and services to students, faculty, and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program, Supplemental Instruction (SI) program, Tutoring Services, and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC), a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas.

UASC supports the University's commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in

and out of the classroom, support academic and personal development, and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.

Peer Tutors meet with students regularly to review content in a specific class. They are student role models who enjoy engaging their peers in the learning process. Tutors are hired year-round, although the need for additional tutors will vary during the semester and between semesters.

Peer Tutors will support tutoring by tutoring for classes they received a B or higher in. Peer Tutors must be available to tutor for a minimum of 6 hours per week through the last week of classes. To prepare for their roles, Peer Tutors are expected to attend:
Peer Tutor Training prior to their start date. Peer Tutors are expected to work 6-20 hours per week for the full length of the Fall 2026 semester, excluding academic breaks.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

20-Mar-2026

Anticipated Start Date

01-Aug-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

* Please complete the HR online Application via employment.ku.edu. You do not need to upload a cover letter, but please do upload a copy of your resume.

* Please complete the Peer Tutor Supplemental Hiring Form:
Wingspan Peer Tutor Supplemental Application. Information about this form can be found at .

* One faculty or instructor reference, one of which can speak to your ability in the subject area in which you hope to tutor, should be submitted here:
Wingspan Peer Tutor Instructor Reference Form. Information about this reference can be found at…