Tutor Job at Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

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  • Pacific University
  • Forest Grove, OR

Job Description

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students.

Job Details

CLASS Peer Tutor II

  • Salary: $16.45/hour
  • Duration: July 1, 2025 through the 2025-2026 academic year, with possible continuation through final semester at Pacific
  • Location: Tran Library

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.
  • Promoting CLASS services through class presentations and other outreach activities.
  • Completing required tutor training, reading and responding to updates and communications from supervisor, and participating in CLASS meetings throughout the year.
  • Contributing to the peer tutoring program’s success through adhering to CLASS policies and procedures, providing feedback to improve CLASS services, and participating in observations by supervisors.

Subject Areas

For the 2025-26 academic year, we are hiring undergraduate students to tutor in the following academic subject areas:

  • American Sign Language
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biology
  • Business (Accounting, Finance)
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Economics
  • French
  • General Elementary Statistics
  • Japanese
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physics
  • Spanish
  • Writing
    • Actively seeking fluent Spanish speakers to tutor writing in English, but Spanish fluency is not required to apply to be a writing tutor.

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

Important Application Information

  • Applicants are screened and qualified applicants are selected on an ongoing basis as applications are received. Applications received after open positions are filled will not be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for open positions as early as they are able.
  • Students with Federal Work Study funding will have priority in the hiring process, but all students who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.
  • A resume and cover letter are not required for this job application.
  • Application closing date: May 23, 2025
  • Contact: Cari Brooks, Undergraduate Peer Tutoring Manager, CariBrooks@pacificu.edu

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Satisfactory academic standing – grade of A or B in the courses to be tutored
  • Satisfactory faculty recommendation
  • Ability to tutor for multiple courses per term
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
  • Available to attend and complete all required training meetings:
    • Up to four hours of remote training via Moodle during summer
    • Thursday, August 21, 1:00-5:00 pm
    • Tuesdays, August 26-September 30, 11:30 am- 12:45 pm
    • Additional training will be required for writing tutors (days/times TBD)
  • Available to work a minimum of 3 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, including evening and Sunday hours
  • Experience or interest in peer education and team building
  • Committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through creating an environment where all learners are recognized, respected, and feel a sense of belonging
  • 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

Job Tags

Remote job, Part time, Summer work, Sunday, Afternoon shift,

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