"PASS Program Tutor (Student)"

Job Details

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Department:

AU Core & University College

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

The Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) Program is hiring Peer Tutors to support AU students through one-on-one and small group tutoring. Tutors help their peers strengthen course understanding, practice study skills, and build confidence in their academic success.

Essential Functions:

• Peer-Assisted Student Support (PASS) Tutors: Support high-demand undergraduate and graduate courses in both one-on-one and drop-in formats.
• Science Hours Tutors: Provide in-person, drop-in tutoring for STEM courses (Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, and Physics) during Science Hours, held Wednesdays from 3:00–5:00 pm in the Hall of Sciences, Room 113.
• Student-Athlete Support Program (SASP) Tutors: Recruited by Student Academic Services and hired by SASP. Student-athletes schedule sessions with SASP Tutors based on tutor availability.

Note: Peer Tutors may serve in more than one of the above roles if schedules allow.

Competencies:

• Provide tutoring in-person (Butler Pavilion 300) and/or online via Zoom.
• Prepare for sessions by reviewing course concepts and planning questions or activities.
• Record attendance and manage appointments through WCOnline.
• Observe another tutor and provide feedback.
• Meet regularly with PASS staff for training and coaching.
• Submit accurate timesheets in Workday on time.
• Distribute end-of-semester surveys for program evaluation.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• Student.
• Availability of at least 4–6 consecutive hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 - $18.50 per hour (commensurate with experience).
• In-person tutoring remains paid for all scheduled hours, whether or not students attend.

Required Education and Experience:

• Current AU student (full-time undergraduate, 5-year AU graduate, post-bac, or graduate).
• Earned an A or A- in the course(s) to be tutored or a related upper-level AU course.
• Maintain a 3.0 cumulative and term GPA.
• Faculty recommendation in the subject area.
• Commitment to attend training at the start of the semester and ongoing workshops.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/ for additional information about American University employment and benefits.

Current American University Employees

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