Student Worker - Peer Tutor at Oregon Health & Science University – Portland, Oregon

Student Worker - Peer Tutor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38410
Position Category: Student
Job Type: Student
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
Posting Department: School of Nursing
Posting Salary Range: $20 per hour
Posting FTE: 0.00
HR Mission: Academics
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

Peer Tutor writing coaches provide writing assistance to students across programs. Tutoring is not teaching, but rather supplemental learning for students needing additional assistance with writing projects.

The OHSU School of Nursing cannot guarantee a minimum number of paid hours per term for this position. All efforts will be made to ensure that interested tutors are receiving some paid hours each term, however, this may fluctuate due to both the tutor’s schedule and the needs of students.

75% of duties will be one on one and small group tutoring for specific writing assignments. The remaining 25% of duties will be in assisting in development of writing support resource materials related to writing support and tutoring.

Function/Duties of Position

• Exhibit professional behavior and adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Review and abide by the Tutoring Code of Ethics
• Work with students in both group and individual settings
• Have availability to meet with students for a minimum of 2 hours per week throughout the academic year (hours and times may vary between terms)
  • The more hours tutors are available, the more likely they will be utilized and matched for group and individualized sessions.
• Submit anticipated availability for hours when applying.
  • Communicate with the Director of the Office of Learning & Writing Support as soon as possible if this changes during the term
• Coach students on study skills, note-taking, organization, and time management
• Communicate with supervisor regarding individual student needs and progress
• Maintain records of writing tutoring activities, including timekeeping and tutoring notes.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate Program (minimum 4.5 credit hours).
• Maintain an OHSU GPA of at least 3.0.

• Experience with graduate nursing course content.

• Possess the ability and willingness to work with individuals and groups of students from diverse cultural, economic, and academic backgrounds.

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, materials, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.

• Good academic and student conduct standing.