Peer tutors working for Student Academic Success will help other students develop their academic writing skills and/or subject-specific knowledge (i.e. chemistry, Greek, statistics, philosophy, economics, etc.). Subject-specific tutors work within their own areas of academic expertise, usually supporting courses within their academic major or minor. Academic writing tutors can come from any discipline and must demonstrate excellent writing, research, and communication skills. In addition, all tutors will assist others with general academic and study skills.

To be eligible to serve as a peer tutor, a candidate must have completed at least 30 credits of post-secondary study and have a strong overall grade point average. Peer tutors will report to the Learning Services Coordinator(s).

Tutor positions may qualify as part of a humanities field placement (WIL). For further information, contact your WIL coordinator and/or SAS Learning Services Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The peer tutor will: 

• attend tutor training and participate in tutor meetings, as scheduled by the Learning Services Coordinato
• assist students via one-to-one tutoring sessions (drop-in and/or scheduled) or group study sessions
• tutors will set their availability at the beginning of each semester, in consultation with the Learning Services Coordinator. The number of hours worked is dependent on student demand.
• track student usage and satisfaction with the services provided by Student Academic Success
• prepare learning resources for tutoring sessions
• participate in the promotion of Student Academic Success services, including engagement with relevant faculty for in-class advertising or campus wide initiatives
• engage in self-assessment and professional development, particularly in tutoring pedagogy

Duties and responsibilities performed within one’s capabilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Job Standards and Requirements

To be eligible for this position, a candidate must: 

• be a current student at Ambrose University
• have completed at least 30 credits of post-secondary study, including at least one term at Ambrose. Applicants who have completed 60 credits of post-secondary study will receive preference.
• have a strong cumulative grade point average, a minimum 2.7 on a four-point scale, with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher being strongly preferred
• provide references from an Ambrose faculty member in a relevant discipline (post-interview)
• accept the responsibilities of community members as stated in Ambrose’s Community Standards (https://ambrose.edu/community-standards).

Subject-specific tutors should have strong grades in their disciplinary specialty. To tutor for a specific course, a tutor must have completed the course (or a more advanced course in the same area) with a grade of B+ or higher. Candidates who can support a wide range of courses (within their discipline) will receive preference.

Academic Writing tutors should have strong grades in writing-intensive courses. Candidates should have successfully completed HUM 101 - Reading and Writing for University. HUM 201 - Reading and writing in the Christian Intellectual Tradition would also be an asset.

Any teaching or tutoring experience will be considered an asset.

Traits And Attitudes
The successful applicant will:

• be disciplined, punctual, and reliable.
• be self-motivated, independent, diligent, and quick to learn.
• have excellent study skills and strong disciplinary knowledge.
• have strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication skills.

Job Category: Academic

Location: Ambrose University and/or Online 

Overview: The Peer Tutor provides academic support for students, focused on subject-specific content or academic writing.

Start Date: Fall 2026

Hours per Week: Varies

Compensation: Hourly wage, set by the Ambrose student employee salary grid

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Application Instructions: Please note that shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a criminal record and vulnerable sector check. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be  contacted.

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