Student Assistant – Tutor Academic Lab; FWS Su

Student Assistant – Tutor for Academic Support Lab (FWS Preferred), Su26

Job Category: Student

Requisition Number: STUDE
002102

• Posted :
  April 20, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Redmond Campus

Redmond, WA 98052, USA

• Student Employment at Digi Pen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

This position is an FWS Preferred position, open to current students, with preference given to those eligible for Federal Work Study who have an accepted FWS award.

Reports to
:
Taylor Ling, Director of Learning Resource Center

Location: Digi Pen Institute of Technology, 9931 Willows Road, Redmond, WA

Tutors work in the Academic Support Lab under the supervision of the Director of the Learning Resource Center to provide drop‑in tutoring sessions for select 100 and 200 level courses. Tutors do not replace time in the classroom or faculty office hours but are considered an additional resource for students outside of the classroom. The purpose of tutoring is to increase and enhance mastery of concepts or applications of a specific course of study.

Tutoring for Summer 2026 will be done 100% fully in‑person at the ASL, with availability of online and in‑person services.

• Works with students to help them understand classroom concepts and effective learning strategies
• Assists students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks
• Assists students in subject area assigned
• Reviews class syllabi, curricula topics, and assignments
• Periodic check‑in with faculty on subject areas tutored
• Tracks questions and concepts tutored through routine document submission and practice

The following tutor positions are open for Summer 2026:

• DES Tutor (CSGD or BAGD with level design/system design experience preferred)
• BFA (Open to BFA or MFA students who have taken BFA courses)

• Student employee Academic Requirements:
  • Have and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better during time of employment
  • Tutors must earn a 3.0 or better in the course(s) they wish to tutor
  • Must be an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior student in good academic standing
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrate student leadership
  • Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked
  • Display a willingness to learn about different cultures and work with students with various backgrounds
  • Be willing to learn and share information about Digi Pen’s student life, academics, campus policies and campus resources
  • Provide at least one faculty reference from Digi Pen (list on resume)

Experience Level

No minimum

• Resume
• Summer Academic Schedule (if applicable)
• Unofficial Digi Pen transcript or grade report
• Preference is given to students eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award (it is not required)

Students will be selected through review of their submissions and an interview process.

1. Why do you want to become a tutor, and what is your tutoring philosophy?

2. How would you help a student who has trouble prioritizing and getting schoolwork done?

3. How would you handle a student that places blame on you for their lack of success in a course?

Expected dates of employment: May 18 - July 24, 2026

Expected number of hours per week: 4 - 10

Wage Range:

Wage ranges are based on Washington State’s minimum wage requirements.

$17.13 - $18.25 per hour, depending on number of terms worked at Digi Pen

Work will take place in an indoor office setting, in the Academic Support Lab in the Wing of the Digi Pen campus,…