Federal Work Study Peer Tutor

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The Peer Tutor provides academic support to undergraduate students by offering course-specific tutoring in subjects in which they have demonstrated strong academic performance. Peer Tutors work collaboratively with students to reinforce course content develop effective study strategies and promote independent learning. This position is designed for junior- or senior-level students who serve as positive academic role models while gaining professional experience in teaching communication and leadership. Not community service.

This Federal Work Study position will support current students in the following ways :

Providing peer-to-peer academic assistance in specific courses

Reinforcing understanding of course content and key concepts

Promoting effective study strategies and independent learning skills

Increasing student confidence persistence and academic success

In addition this position will complement and reinforce a Federal Work Study students educational program or vocational goals in the following ways :

Strengthening subject-matter knowledge through review and application of course content

Developing communication leadership and interpersonal skills applicable to a wide range of careers

Providing experience in teaching mentoring and collaborative problem-solving

Encouraging responsibility professionalism and effective time management

Responsibilities :

Provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for assigned courses in which the tutor has earned a grade of B or higher

Courses available for student tutors : ARH 110 ARH 150 IND 111 PH 107 PH 108

Assist students with understanding course concepts assignments and exam preparation while encouraging independent problem-solving

Maintain professionalism punctuality and confidentiality in all tutoring interactions

Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course materials and coordinating with students as needed

Accurately track tutoring hours and complete required Federal Work-Study documentation

Communicate regularly with the tutoring coordinator or supervising staff regarding student progress scheduling and concerns

Participate in required training sessions

Uphold institutional academic integrity policies

Qualifications :

Must be a junior or senior or graduate student in the assigned program

Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Must have passed the class for which they are tutoring with a B or higher

Director review and approval

Location : Remote or Onsite

Reports to : Chantelle Ferguson Online Language Support Director

Pay Rate : $19.18 per hour

Application Deadline : February 9 2026

Work Schedule : Between 1 and 5 hours / week

Federal Work Study schedules can work up to 20 hours per week

• Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the students class schedule.

Length of Employment : The students third year at Academy of Art University through graduation.

Academy of Art University offers part-time employees paid sick leave.

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age Aids or HIV positive status marital status domestic partnership medical condition or genetic characteristics race or national origin pregnancy religion sex gender identity gender or sexual orientation name change citizenship physical or mental disability veteran status or other status protected by federal state local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process services and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and / or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at .

Key Skills

Food Science,Internet Marketing,Building Construction,Accounting,EMC,Import & Export

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1