Peer Tutor

Position Information Position Title Academic Year

Academic Year

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

The Peer Tutor provides academic tutoring and/or writing assistance to undergraduate UIW students individually and in groups, as qualified and will perform other center-related duties when not tutoring (see essential functions). Peer Tutors are assigned to specific disciplines based on qualifications. The Peers Tutors report to Director, Learning Support Services.

• Working with students individually and in groups, as qualified, to provide academic support.
• Based on experience, aid in offering workshops, exam reviews, and embedded tutoring.
• When not working directly with students, assist with other center-related tasks, such as outreach, record-keeping, and resource creation.
• Communicate regularly with supervisor.
• Peer Tutors tutoring writing courses must demonstrate outstanding performance in at least one writing-intensive course with an emphasis on research at the college level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong communication skills, to include an ability to explain concepts.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, to include patience and empathy toward students who are learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, to include outstanding performance in courses applying to tutor.
• Basic knowledge of standard office equipment and computer software.
• Be able to adhere to office standards, to include maintaining confidentiality and engaging in responsible, ethical conduct.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .

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.

Tutors work a set schedule of 5-20 hours per week, depending on tutor availability and demand for subjects tutored.

None.

Posting Number STU
1564PO

Number of Vacancies 8

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date 08/17/2026

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Salary $16.00/hour

Open Date 04/30/2026

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts 1
• Student Class Schedule

• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Writing Sample
• Other Document

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).

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 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.

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