We are seeking an enthusiastic University of Akron student to join our team as a Tutor-Mentor for the Summer Semester. In this role, you will provide academic support to your fellow students, helping them excel in various subjects. Your responsibilities will include offering personalized instruction, assisting with homework and exam preparation, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Summer Housing
Tutor-Mentors will not be provided summer housing.
Work Schedule: The expected hire date will be June 1st, 2026. Training will take place on June 4th – June 5th. Applicants must be available for Sunday, June 7th for move-in and orientation, and for the closing program on July 31st. Shifts will run between 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday-Friday, up to 20 hours per week. However, shifts are dependent on the program’s needs. You should have your schedule no later than June 1st. Additional attendance is required for any staff training, student orientation, and the closing program, all of which occur between June 7th – July 31st.
Responsibilities:
Provide academic tutoring through one-on-one and small group sessions.
Available to tutor during standard business hours, Monday - Friday.
Help students identify and overcome barriers to success.
Function as a liaison between program staff and students.
Assist with front desk coverage and general office duties when assigned.
Attend assigned Math Class with Summer Bridge Participants
Submit weekly reports to the job supervisor.
Please Provide a Copy of your Unofficial Transcript
Qualifications:
Are an actively enrolled student at the University of Akron.
Available for study sessions in the mornings, afternoons and/or occasional evenings.
Earned a B or higher in the courses you will be tutoring.
Maintained good academic status (3.0 cumulative or higher).
Skills & Attributes:
Self-motivated, dependable, and punctual.
Pleasant and effective communication skills.
Detail-oriented with willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Provide excellent customer service for students and staff.
General computer skills and experience with Microsoft Suite
Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Previous tutoring skills preferred.
Tutoring Subjects in Demands:
Algebra for Calculus
Pre-Calculus
Calculus 1
Calculus 2
Calculus 3
Stats
Public Speaking
Visual Arts A
Human Diversity
English Composition 1
Frequently Asked Questions:
Are group tutoring sessions common?
It is more common for there to be one-on-one or one-on-two tutoring sessions than group tutoring sessions. Any group tutoring would likely be coordinated by office staff and discussed prior to any group tutoring sessions.
I have a B- in a subject. Can I still apply to tutor for that subject?
Our preference is for a tutor to have a B minimum in any subject they are tutoring. If you do have a B- and it is a subject you are comfortable tutoring, we’ll examine it on a case-by-case basis.
Where do I work?
Typically, our tutoring services take place in the Office of Academic and Retention Support, located at Simmons Hall 301. Over the summer, we may utilize other spaces on campus. As a point of clarity, our tutoring services are not tied to Tutoring Services at Bierce Library.
All University of Akron student employees must meet the designated minimum standards as stated on the Student Employment Eligibility Chart. UA student employees must be 18 years or older at the time of their start date. Any approved remote work conducted by student employees MUST be performed within the state of Ohio.
The Office of Academic and Retention Support is dedicated to providing our students with the opportunities and tools our students need to succeed and graduate from the University of Akron. Through our Choose Ohio First and Collegiate Success programs, scholarship, and tutoring programs, we take pride in guiding our students throughout their academic careers from the moment they start college to when they cross the stage at graduation.