Peer Tutor

Position Title Position Control Number

998731

Part-time

2001-College of Optometry

Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

California

Peer tutors facilitate learning among class peers by helping to clarify specific course content and promote the use of appropriate study strategies. Tutors may consult with faculty for course resources, guidance, and direction in their tutoring work. Tutors host regularly scheduled weekly drop-in sessions outside of class or clinic hours.

Peer tutors do not provide answers to homework assignments but rather work with students to model problem solving strategies and explain course-specific concepts in compliance with university academic integrity standards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively in English. Language ability to compose clear and concise reports.
• The ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact and communicate with students, faculty, administrators and staff members as necessary.
• The ability to manage projects and assignments in an efficient and effective manner.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, the internet and email and the ability to learn other technology necessary for the position.
• The ability to effectively gather information from a variety of sources, compile and analyze information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Education:
  
  Student enrolled in the College of Optometry in good academic standing.
• Student must meet Federal Work Study (FWS) qualifications, which are:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must have a completed current FAFSA.
  • Must have remaining financial aid unmet need.
  • Must be in good academic standing at Western University of Health Sciences.

Experience:

Volunteerism and strong study skills preferred.

• Assists students with specific course‑related concepts and problems during drop‑in tutoring sessions.
• Participates in regularly scheduled meetings with supervisor.
• Consults with faculty for course resources, guidance, and direction.
• Assists with other program projects as assigned. The University/College has the right to add/change duties at any time.

• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at Western
  
  U, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• Western
  
  U’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

Varies

Minimum: $17.00 Hourly

Maximum: $17.00 Hourly

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?

Yes

When necessary, the employee may lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to grasp objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and lift up to 10 pounds. There are no special vision requirements for this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties of the Peer Tutor are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is usually moderate due to telephone calls, equipment, and normal office traffic.

FWS
00439

07/11/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

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