Student Tutor _Non-FWS

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings 10

Work Hours During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour 18.40

Division/School GW Libraries & Academic Innovation

Department Name 100034 STEM ACADEMY

Academic Commons (AC) is the one-stop shop for students and the GW community to connect with academic resources in Gelman Library and throughout the university. The Academic Commons Peer Tutoring Program offers tutoring support to a variety of courses primarily at the 1000 and 2000 levels across the curriculum. The courses most commonly tutored in the AC include, but are not limited to CHEM , ECON , MATH , and PHYS .

The tutoring program is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association ( CRLA ) and offers high-quality support to students.

Tutors complete comprehensive training, preparing them to become effective peer educators. By participating in training and completing 25 hours of tutoring, AC tutors earn a prestigious certification from the CRLA .

Tutors meet with students in one-on-one and small group settings at a scheduled time and location. To help support students in their academic coursework, tutors draw on their own experience and implement research-based techniques illustrated in training. As a result, tutors learn, practice and refine valuable communication, critical thinking and study skills, as well as gain a deeper understanding of course content.

Tutors also hone leadership and collaboration skills in their Academic Commons work by contributing to a variety of projects (outreach, marketing, newsletters, etc.).
Mandatory training for this position will be held on Friday, January 8, 2027. You MUST BE able to attend the training to hold this position.

The student will provide tutoring services for GW students or the DC community. Tasks may include: preparing tutoring lesson plans, teaching study skills, providing feedback on written papers or projects, tutoring in small groups, one-on-one, or virtually, providing supplemental education for courses and subject matters. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Inclusion

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at GW
• GPA of at least 3.0
• B+ or better in each course they support
• A faculty reference for the subject areas they tutor

Previous tutoring, teaching, or customer service experience, and/or education coursework (ex. GWTeach) may be helpful.

Job Open Date 10/09/2026

Job Close Date 11/11/2026

Work Type Designation In-Person

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

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