AAC Tutor for Multilingual Students

Posting Details

Position Information

Title AAC Tutor for Multilingual Students Position Description

Department Description:

The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is the largest hub of student academic support services at Bridgewater State University. The AAC provides academic advising for specific populations as well as learning assistance support to undergraduate students. Learning assistance is composed of six centers including Academic Coaching, Accounting & Finance Lab, Tutoring Central, Math and Statistics Tutoring, Tutoring for Multilingual Students, and Writing Studio. The AAC also houses Student Accessibility Services and Testing Services. The AAC dedicates each day to student success and retention, as well as equity and inclusion.

Position Description:

TMS tutors provide peer mentorship and language support to BSU students for whom English is an additional language. Students and tutors are paired at the beginning of the semester and meet for an hour each week. Tutors help students achieve a higher proficiency in conversation and public speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading in English. Tutors must take ENGL 205, a one credit class, for two semesters in order to receive continuous feedback on tutoring strategies.

The best tutor candidates should be highly dependable, have excellent communications skills, and have a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Applications Instructions:

In addition to submitting a resume, please upload a cover letter that explains why you think you would make a good tutor AND include examples of how you demonstrate any of the following values that we look for in tutors: dependability, effective communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

Requirements for Tutors:

• BSU Undergrad student, registered for a minimum of 6 credits
• Obtained a grade of B or higher in ENGL 101 and 102
• The ability to submit a sample of formal writing: an essay or research paper.
• Availability to attend a required pre-service tutor training prior to the start of the semester
• Tutors must take ENGL 205, a one credit class, for two semesters in order to receive continuous feedback on tutoring strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong engagement skills
• A passion for working with peers
• Excellent professional communication, grammar and writing skills in English
• Respect for diversity
• Having studied a foreign language
• Reliable internet connection
• Cross-culturally sensitive
• Dependable
• Punctual
• Self-motivated

Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $17

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu06044P Open Date Close Date 09/30/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact:

Abby Shaw

a6shaw@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Other