FWS - CLASS Peer Tutor II (Graduate/Professional Students)

Job Details

CLASS Peer Tutor II

$16.45/hour

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students.

Job Description

This position provides peer tutoring at the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS). Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all students to work toward their academic goals with peer support.
• Working as a guide to assist peers with understanding course content.
• Assisting peers with adopting effective learning and study strategies.
• Preparing for and facilitating individual and group tutoring sessions in-person and/or online.
• Responding to short student questions by email about course content.
• Promoting CLASS services through class presentations and emails to students.
• Completing required tutor training, reading and responding to updates and communications from supervisor, and asynchronous assigned work throughout the year.
• Utilizing the tutor scheduling software to accurately schedule tutoring availability and Paycom to accurately input your timecards.
• Communicating with faculty to receive course content updates.
• Contributing to peer tutoring program’s success through adhering to CLASS policies and procedures, providing feedback to improve CLASS services, and participating in observations by supervisors.

Programs

For the 2025-26 academic year, we are hiring tutors from the following academic programs. Please see the Program Specifics to see the courses, terms, hours and other details for each program.

• Audiology
• Dental Hygiene
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Writing - All Subjects

In addition to completing the Paycom application, applicants must complete the CLASS Graduate and Professional Prof Peer Tutor Application - Course Interest form.

• Applicants must read the full job description and the relevant sections of the Program Specifics prior to completing this form.
• Your application will not be considered complete until you have completed both the Paycom application and the above form.

Application closing date: Sunday, May 4, 2025

Applicants are screened and qualified applicants are selected on an ongoing basis in the order in which applications are received. Applications received after open positions are filled will not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions as soon as they are able.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory academic standing – grade of A or B in the courses to be tutored; faculty approval.
• Ability to tutor for multiple courses per term.
• Must be currently enrolled as a graduate or professional program student.
• Must be available to attend and complete required trainings.
• Availability to complete job responsibilities and tutor courses as described in the Program Specifics.
• Experience or interest in peer education and team building.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to model effective learning and problem solving strategies.
• Ability to solve problems collaboratively.
• Ability to provide meaningful feedback to peers.
• Highly dependable.
• Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through creating an environment where all learners are recognized, respected, and feel a sense of belonging.

Student Transferable Skills

Skills learned may include:

• Identifying and solving complex problems.
• Effective tools for self-directed learning.
• Collaborative goal setting and achievement.
• Improved communication and listening skills.
• Planning and leading group activities.

Onboarding & Training Requirements

• Onboarding: Approximately 2 hours of onboarding work to be completed within 2 weeks of hire.
• Training:
  • Complete asynchronous Moodle (~5 hours) training by Sunday, June 29, 11:59 pm, PST
  • Attend mandatory synchronous Zoom trainings:
    • Tuesday, July 8, 6-8:30 pm, PST
    • Tuesday, July 15, 6-8:30 pm, PST

Note: A resume and cover letter are not required for this job application.

Please contact Jennifer Lantrip, Health Sciences Student Success Librarian, at lantrip@pacificu.edu with any questions.