Peer Tutor - Statistics, Psychology, Nursing, HS 2000
The Academic Success Center is seeking Peer Tutors who will assist fellow students in understanding and mastering course material. Peer Tutors provide academic support, clarify concepts, and help students develop effective study strategies.
We are currently hiring for the Statistics, Psychology, Nursing, and HS 2000 courses. Multiple tutors will be considered pending subject interest and eligibility.
Pay Rate: $15/hour
Courses Needed (Must have received an A- or A Grade in the course at Oakland University to Qualify):
- Statistics (STA 2226 or related)
- Psychology (PSY 1000, PSY 2500, PSY 2510)
- Nursing (NRS 2010, 2012, etc)
- Health Sciences (HS 2000)
Duties:
- Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to learn
- Conduct one-on-one and group tutoring sessions
- Provide strategies to enhance understanding of course material
- Utilize active listening to identify students' needs
Additional Information:
- Shifts are determined by subject/course need and the tutor's course schedule.
- Hours range Monday through Thursday, 10am - 10pm and Fridays 10am - 3pm.
- Preference for candidates able to work late evening hours, 8:00pm - 10:00pm twice a week.
Qualifications:
- Must be a currently enrolled OU student in a degree-seeking program with one or more listed courses completed at OU.
- Second-semester freshman standing or higher
- Minimum 3.7 GPA (A-) in the course(s) tutored
- Adequate demonstration of time/task management skills
- Must complete up to 10 hours of paid training toward tutor certification
- Obtain a minimum of one recommendation form from a current OU faculty member. Faculty can access and complete the form using the following link: OU Faculty Recommendation Form
- Work Study applicants are welcome!
Expectations:
- Applicants must send this ASC recommendation form link to one OU faculty in the subject area they want to lead: https://forms.gle/YKuUC3njh4B6EgeQ6
- Applicants must complete the questions on this form to be considered.
Questions?
- Please email Nick Ronzi: ntronzi@oakland.edu with any questions.