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- and senior-level undergraduate students or graduate 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 student’s 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 or small group tutoring sessions for assigned courses in which the tutor has earned a grade of B or higher

• The following courses are available for student tutors for Fall 2026: ARH110, ARH170, IND111, IND123, FSH164, GAP120, MPT105, & MUS120

• 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: 

ONSITE

Reports to: 

Chantelle Ferguson, Online Language Support Director

Pay Rate: 

$19.61 per hour

Application Deadline:

September 28, 2026

Work Schedule:

Between 1 and 5 hours per week

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

*Federal Work Study work schedules may not conflict with the student's class schedule.

Length of Employment: The student's 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 recruitment@academyart.edu.