Peer Tutor

Position Title

Peer Tutor (Academic Year )

The Peer Tutor provides academic tutoring and/or writing assistance to undergraduate UIW students individually and in groups, as qualified, and performs other center‑related duties when not tutoring. Peer Tutors are assigned to specific disciplines based on qualifications and report to the Director, Learning Support Services.

• Work with students individually and in groups to provide academic support.
• Offer workshops, exam reviews, and embedded tutoring based on experience.
• Assist with center‑related tasks such as outreach, record‑keeping, and resource creation when not tutoring students.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Writing‑course tutors must demonstrate outstanding performance in at least one writing‑intensive college‑level course with an emphasis on research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain concepts.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, including patience and empathy toward students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, with outstanding performance in courses applying to tutor.
• Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software.
• Adherence to office standards, including confidentiality and responsible, ethical conduct.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Adherence to all applicable University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Current undergraduate or graduate student at UIW.

None; training is provided.

Experience assisting others with academic work, such as helping a classmate or sibling.

None.

5–20 hours per week, depending on tutor availability and demand for subjects tutored.

None.

• Posting Number: STU
  1564PO
• Vacancies: 8
• Job Type: Part Time
• Job Category:
  Students
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/17/2026
• Multi‑Hire Pool:
  Yes
• Position End Date: (if temporary)
• Reports to:
  
  Director, Learning Support Services
• Salary: $16.00/hour
• Open Date: 04/30/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Please indicate which courses you are applying to tutor. If you’re applying to tutor writing and reading, please include an academic writing sample in your application. You’ll need to request at least two faculty recommendations. Reach out with questions any time to Dr. Amanda Johnston, ajohnsto.

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts (Required)
• Student Class Schedule

• Unofficial Transcripts (Optional)
• Writing Sample
• Other Documents

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Please list all UIW courses you are applying to tutor. Also, indicate if you are applying to tutor writing.