About the role#
Academic Support Center (ASC) Peer Tutors serve as student leaders who provide course content-specific support to fellow students. Often referred to as Learning Coaches, tutors help their peers build collegiate-level study skills and effective learning strategies to enhance critical thinking and course comprehension. This position offers an opportunity to facilitate adult development regarding academic responsibilities in both one-on-one and group settings.
What you'll do#
- Provide course content-specific tutoring for students in high-need and other courses.
- Facilitate Peer Learning Groups (PLuGs) and one-on-one sessions, working with individuals or groups of three or more.
- Assist tutees in developing collegiate-level study skills and learning strategies.
- Attend scheduled supervision, administrative meetings, and ad hoc trainings.
- Complete the required 0-1 credit online asynchronous training course (COLL 21500), unless meeting specific exemption criteria.
What you'll need#
- Excellent academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above and a faculty recommendation.
- Excellent judicial standing with no current Student Conduct violations.
- Completion of at least one semester of course experience at Ithaca College.
- Strong communication skills, a desire to grow and learn, and a commitment to student academic success.
- Preferred qualifications include sophomore standing, prior experience as a tutor or teaching assistant, and an understanding of cultural humility and safety for diverse populations.
Location & details#
- Location: Ithaca, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position ($16.30 - $16.60 per hour).
- Terms: Fall 2026, Winter 2026, and Summer 2026.
- Commitment: Students typically work 1-5 hours per week. Preference is given to applicants who can commit to a full semester or longer.
