Peer Tutor Application

The deadline to apply is April 13^th, 2025. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Anika Watson.

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Job Title: T-1 New Peer Tutor | Reports to: Assistant Head of the Tutoring Center, Anika Watson | Hiring Unit: Tutoring Center

Wages: $19.00 per hour.  | Expected Hours: 3-6 per week | Start & End Date: 09/22/2025 - 06/12/2026

Work Study and Non-Work Study positions available. 

These positions are represented by the Western Academic Workers United (WAWU) Union, a subsidiary of the United Automotive Workers Union, and covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 

Summary of Required Duties:

T1 New Peer Tutors provide student-centered, inquiry-driven tutoring support both in-person and virtually. New Peer Tutors work with individuals and small groups to facilitate subject-specific learning while integrating study skills support. New Peer Tutors support Tutoring Center operations by performing a variety of welcoming and front desk duties. 

Minimum and preferred qualifications

Required

All applicants must have:

• Expertise in at least one Tutoring Center supported subject area
• At least one academic year remaining at WWU
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Dedication to the Teaching and Learning Division/Tutoring Center mission and values
• Ability to tutor math through PreCalculus (Math 118) 

Preferred

Preferred candidates will have:

• Two years before graduation from WWU
• Fluency in a language other than English
• Previous tutoring or related experience 

Expectations/Required Duties

Approach and Professional Practice Responsibilities

Peer Tutors provide peer to peer support in-person and online using a coaching model with empathy, inclusiveness, and integrity to Western students using the Tutoring Center by facilitating student learning and connecting students with resources.

• Facilitate student learning and connecting students with resources.
• Evaluate and challenge traditional and oppressive norms and practices through the engagement of academic literacies; more specifically problem solving and quantitative reasoning.
• Promote inquiry for gaining and sharing knowledge.
• Collaborate as respectful, productive, and ethical members of a diverse and inclusive intellectual community.
• Demonstrate a sense of agency for managing their own learning and support agency in the learning of others. 

TC (Tutoring Center) Operations and Service Responsibilities

Peer Tutors provide student-centered, inquiry-driven, tutoring with integrated study skills support in the Tutoring Center. Tutoring services include:

• both in-person and virtual tutoring.
• subject specific drop-In for individuals.
• subject specific study tables for small groups.

In addition to their tutoring responsibilities, Peer Tutors support the operation of the Tutoring Center’s services by:

• actively creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• monitoring and responding to LibChat support requests.
• managing the tutoring waitlist.
• performing front desk tasks including check-ins/outs, responding to inquiries, providing technical assistance, and managing resources.

Professional Development Responsibilities

• Attend all required meetings:
  • Fall: September 22-23, 2025
  • Winter: January 5, 2026
  • Spring: May 30, 2026
• Participate in weekly T-1 cohort training (Fall quarter)
• Complete study skills coaching training (Winter quarter)
• Attend weekly subject-specific review sessions
• Complete service-specific training as needed

Work Locations and Reporting 

• Locations: Wilson Library and Haggard Hall buildings
• Staff are typically scheduled 3-10 hrs./week depending on staff availability and operational need.
• The Tutoring Center is closed during intersessions. There are no scheduled hours other than staff meetings.
• Week 1 schedule is on a sign-up basis only. Staff will receive the week 1 sign-up and the draft quarterly schedule no later than one week before the quarter's start.
• Finals week schedule is on a sign-up basis only. The Tutoring Center is closed Thursday and Friday of finals week with no staff scheduled those days

This position has the possibility for an extension on this 9/21/2026. Where appointments have the possibility of extension or re-hire, you will be informed at the earliest feasible date of the timeline for re-hire or reappointment decisions and any required process steps. For positions that have continuous or ongoing recruitments, you will be informed of your status (e.g., reappointment, non-reappointment, in consideration if there are additional openings) at the same time as reappointment decisions.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits, including tuition waivers, leaves, and paid holidays, is detailed in the collective bargaining agreement linked above.

Conditions of Employment 

All aspects of this offer are contingent upon your legal eligibility to work in the United States. The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of citizens and noncitizens hired for employment in the United States. Employees who are unable to meet federal Form I-9 requirements cannot lawfully be employed. Prior to starting work, you must complete all-preemployment declarations (i.e., sexual misconduct declaration).

Union Affiliation/Collective Bargaining Agreement This appointment is dependent upon satisfactory performance of your duties and is subject to Article 14 of the collective bargaining agreement referenced below. Your appointment classifies you as an Educational Student Employee (ESE) and is governed by a collective bargaining agreement between Western Washington University and UAW Local 4121, which is found at the following website: WESTERN ACADEMIC WORKERS UNION (WAWU) | Human Resources | Western Washington University (wwu.edu). Both you and Western Washington University are bound by the terms of this contract, so it is important for you to familiarize yourself with its provisions prior to accepting this appointment. For more information regarding the UAW Local 4121 please visit their web site at: WAWU: The Union of Student Employees at Western (wawuunion.org).

Employment nondiscrimination statement:

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 126 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3751 or 711 (Washington Relay).