PAL Tutor - Peer Assisted Learning

Position: PAL Tutor - Peer Assisted Learning - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Job Description:

A Peer-Assisted Learning Leader supports fellow students by facilitating group learning sessions, reinforcing course concepts, and encouraging academic confidence. PAL Leaders guide small groups through problem-solving activities, promote effective study strategies, and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment. They act as mentors and role models, helping peers develop critical thinking, communication, and independent learning skills while working closely with instructors to align sessions with course goals.

Responsibilities

* Lead structured peer-learning sessions and review workshops

* Encourage participation and collaborative problem-solving among students

* Provide study strategies and academic support

* Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment

* Serve as a role model for academic responsibility and leadership

* Facilitate Group Sessions through leading 2-3 weekly review sessions (approx. 50?60 minutes each) where students collaborate on course concepts, problem-solving, and exam preparation

* Attend lectures (of courses that required the PAL program) once a week to coordinate with students in need of support

* Plan sessions and dedicating 1-3 hours weekly to creating learning materials like worksheets, practice problems, and interactive activities

* Meet regularly with the course professor to align session content with current lectures and discuss student progress

* Focus on "learning how to learn" by teaching metacognitive skills, note-taking, and time management rather than just providing answers.

Opportunities

PAL tutors at the Trailblazer Tutor Center receive a base hourly compensation of $15.00/hour while gaining significant professional advantages. Beyond the financial benefits, the role facilitates leadership development and professional growth through exposure to diverse learning styles and the mastery of subject material. PAL tutors build meaningful relationships with both students and faculty, which often leads to valuable references and recommendations for future careers.

Additionally, the instructional experience gained provides a strong foundation for strengthening resumes and refining essential communication skills.

Requirements:

Qualifications

* Academic Performance:
Usually requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

* Subject Mastery:
Must have earned an "A", "A-", or "B+" in the specific course they are assigned to support.

* Recommendations:
Most institutions require at least one or two letters of recommendation from faculty members in the relevant department.

* Interpersonal

Skills:

Strong communication, patience, and the ability to foster an inclusive environment are essential.

Additional Information:

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

Telephone:

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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA

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Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit a resume by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.

For additional information on this position, please contact the hiring manager, Diana El Hariri Saie, ariri

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