American University is hiring PASS Program Tutors to provide free, peer tutoring services to AU students in historically challenging courses. Tutors work one-on-one with students to build academic skills, model effective study habits, and equip students to succeed independently.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one and/or drop-in tutoring, determined by course and student needs.
- Adequately prepare for tutoring sessions by consulting intake forms and previous reports, and reviewing concepts.
- Complete post-session online reports outlining content covered, progress made, and challenges encountered.
- Attend and fully participate in semester training.
- Conduct peer observations of fellow Peer Tutors.
- Conduct class visits to advertise the PASS Program to students across campus.
- Meet with Student Academic Services staff at least twice per semester.
- Accurately complete time sheets and surveys in a timely manner.
- Distribute the post-tutoring session survey after each session.
What We're Looking For
- Current enrollment in a degree program at American University.
- Maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Demonstrated course mastery by receiving an A or A- in the supported course.
- Willingness to work with diverse populations of faculty, staff, and students.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in professional team environments.
- Possess strong organizational skills and experience in basic office management.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to maintain an appropriate degree of confidentiality.
- Possess intermediate computer skills in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $17.95 - $18.50 per hour
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located on the American University campus.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively 'Protected Bases') in its programs and activities.
