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Academic Tutor – Federal Work Study

Position Title: Academic Tutor

Department: Student Success Center

Number of Vacancies: 6+

Work Location: Student Success Center

Purpose of Position: To assist fellow students achieve their academic goals.

Description of Duties & Responsibilities: 

The position of SSC tutor includes:

  • working with individual students and groups in the preparation of
    • homework assignments,
    • papers,
    • speeches,
    • tests,
    • research, and
    • other assignments;
  • leading study sessions;
  • proctoring tests as requested by various instructors; and
  • Additional duties may be required as determined by the supervisor.

 

Required Qualifications: 

Tutors must have:

  • a desire to help students succeed;
  • an ability to relate to culturally diverse students;
  • good leadership, communication, and social skills; and
  • must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

 

Work Schedule (Days & Times): 

  • Work schedule varies depending on the operating hours of the Student Success Center and the tutor’s academic schedule.
  • The Student Success Center is open:
    • Monday thru Friday from 10am to 2pm, and
    • Sunday thru Thursday nights from 6pm to 10pm.

 

Hourly Wage: $10.00

Employment Start Date: 08/21/2023
Employment End Date: 05/03/2024

Job Supervisor & Contact:

Darrell Mackaig
(641) 673-2172
mackaigd@wmpenn.edu