Universities of Wisconsin·Superior, Wisconsin
Assist students one-on-one or in groups with understanding course material and enhancing their study skills to promote independent learning and goal achievement. Tutors will review concepts, explain processes, and help students solve specific problems based on their individual needs.
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Job Title: Peer Tutor
Department: Educational Success Center
Job Location: Swenson Hall 1024 & 1025, other campus locations
Approximate Hours/Week: 4-15
Primary Supervisor: Trish Allen
Anticipated Length of Employment: Semester, renewable
Pay: $10 an hour
Assist students with comprehension of class material and improving study skills in a one-on-one or group tutoring setting.
The primary responsibilities of a tutor is to support students to become more independent learners, persist in college, and reach their goals.
Tutors provide individual and/or group tutoring to students across a broad range of courses based on their personal area of expertise.
Tutors meet with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class, explain processes and help students solve specific problems.
Tutoring supports classroom-centered activities, and as such, the emphasis and content of the tutoring sessions is determined by the student’s needs.
Tutors work with colleagues and the Coordinator to support their own professional development.
To be eligible for student employment during the Academic Year, a student must be enrolled at least half time at UW-Superior for the current semester.
Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
Must have completed at least one year of college credits prior to starting. Exceptions can be made.
Trish Allen, tallen12@uwsuper.edu
The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request.
According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position.
See Wis.
Stat.
Sec.
19.36(7)(a).
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.
Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at least half-time at UW-Superior for the current academic year semester to be eligible for student employment. Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background check.
Market context
In Wisconsin, peer tutor openings often reflect steady campus demand for academic support, especially in colleges and universities. These roles can be competitive because they require strong subject knowledge, current student status, and sometimes additional screening; here, applicants must be at least half-time enrolled at UW-Superior and pass a criminal background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your enrollment status and prepare examples of the subjects you can tutor.