About this Part-Time Learning Center Peer Tutor role at Penn State University
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State Scranton is accepting applications for the position of part-time Peer Tutors to support a variety of academic courses.
Peer Tutors must be current or recent Penn State Scranton students who are knowledgeable in the subject area, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have earned a B+ or higher in the subject tutored (a grade of A is preferred) and recommended by the Instructor of the course.
Peer Tutors are:
- Expected to attend training sessions,
- Maintain a consistent tutoring schedule,
- Keep accurate and timely records of tutoring appointments,
- Maintain student confidentiality,
- Adhere to Penn State’s Academic Integrity policy, and
- Meet with the Associate Director of the Learning Center for supervision
- Tutoring sessions are by appointment and hours vary by subject and time of the semester.
Apply electronically (www.hr.psu.edu/careers). Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
