Student Employment - BSOM Peer Tutors

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Position Information

Advertising Department ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Student Employment - BSOM Peer Tutors Posting Number 08267 Position Number 08267 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Number of Vacancies 40 Job Description

ECU Academic Affairs - BSOM is currently seeking several Peer Tutors.

Mission - Our mission is to deliver personalized, proactive, and holistic support that empowers and inspires each learner to reach academic, personal, and professional goals and to flourish at Brody and beyond. To help students reach learning benchmarks, pass classes, and prepare for tests by recognizing students' strengths and weaknesses, learning styles, and academic goals and expectations.

Responsibilities - The Peer Tutoring Program offers academic support for medical students through group sessions or one-on-one tutoring led by peer tutors. As a tutor you will be expected to help your assigned student(s) develop a deeper understanding of course materials, help clarify any course concepts and to support and encourage the student(s). Tutors are expected to maintain a professional work ethic, demeanor, and appearance while tutoring. We also want this program to provide leadership and personal development to the tutors. Tutors are expected to perform a variety of functions.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leading weekly small group sessions that fit the needs of the student
• Reviewing classroom materials and assignments
• Discuss questions, help students understand key concepts discussed in the classroom
• Sharing skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions.
• Assisting students with test preparation, papers and other academic tasks
• Providing students positive and constructive feedback
• Providing the Peer Tutor Coordinator with at least 4 hours of availability each week

Skills - Tutors use a variety of skills and academic knowledge to provide the most comprehensive help possible.

Skills may include:

• Using knowledge of the academic subject
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain challenging concepts, provide instruction and deliver feedback
• Ability to motivate and encourage students to improve their academic performance
• Creativity and flexibility to personalize their learning approach for individual student
• Patience and compassion for students as they develop skills and improve their performance
• Previous demonstrated excellence in the academic subject they plan to tutor in

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Previous demonstrated excellence in the academic subject they plan to tutor in.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume online.

If not already completed, please fill out this RedCap application for more specific information for OSSaW : https://redcap.ecu.edu/surveys/?s=7KDH7R78LXCCLJMC

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94423 Open Date 06/16/2026 Close Date 07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Optional Documents