Student Peer Tutor - Academic Support Services for Student Athletes - 2026-2027
Seton Hall University
Location
South Orange, New Jersey
Quick overview
Peer tutors will work with students from intercollegiate sports teams in individual and mini group sessions, as well as drop-in evening tutoring sessions. They will assist students academically while adhering to university and NCAA policies.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be current Seton Hall undergraduate students with at least sophomore status and a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA. They should also have a B+ or higher in the subject they wish to tutor and provide at least 10 hours of availability per week.
Job description
Job summary
The Office of Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes located in the Charles W. Doehler Academic Center for Excellence is seeking peer tutors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Peer tutors will work with students from our 14 intercollegiate sports teams in both individual and mini group sessions and also drop-in evening tutoring sessions.
Duties & Responsibilities
One to one peer tutoring. Tutors serve as a resource to assist other students academically. Tutors will adhere to Seton Hall University policies on academic integrity and community standards, in addition to the policies and regulations set forth by the BIG EAST Conference and the NCAA.
Required qualifications
Applicants must be current Seton Hall Undergraduate students.
- Peer tutors are sought in a variety of subject areas including but not limited to:
- Business (all areas)
- Mathematics (calculus, statistics)
- Sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics)
- English, languages (German, Italian, French, Spanish)
- CORE 1101 & 2101
- The Humanities (History, Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
Good communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a high level of responsibility are expected.
Applicants must be at sophomore status and higher and provide a minimum of 10 hours of availability a week for appointments and/or drop-in sessions.
You must have at least a 3.2 Cumulative GPA and a B+ or higher in a class you hope to tutor.
Desired qualifications
Individuals who can tutor in multiple disciplines would be a great asset.
Special instructions
Please include a resume with your application materials.
CONTACT
Carissa Leoni
carissa.leoni@shu.edu [carissa.leoni@shu.edu]
Federal work study eligibility
Not Required
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
