Peer Tutor (Course-Based Tutoring) - SPRING 2026
Position Description:
Tutors help peers to succeed academically. They conduct tutoring sessions to clarify
course content and provide study strategies. They are selected on the basis of academic
skill, character, and the ability to communicate well with others.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Stony Brook
University
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
- Must have attained a B+ or better in the course at Stony Brook
- Must be in good standing: No judicial or academic dishonesty charges
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and a desire to assist fellow
students
- Must provide a brief recommendation from the course instructor for each course that
the student wishes to tutor
Approximate # of Hours: Varies; Students can expect to commit about 6-8 hours/week to this position, including
required weekly training.
Starting Pay Rate: $17/hour with pay increases available based on earned training certification level(s).
Other Benefits: Hone your interpersonal skills, stay connected to foundational course information
that can help in upper division classes, participate in professional development
events and opportunities, earn internationally recognized tutor training certification,
and become a member of our supportive and friendly student staff community!
Start Date: January 2026
Application Deadline: Applications accepting on a rolling basis. Your application will not be considered until you have at least one faculty recommendation
on file. All of our fall 2025 positions are filled. Any applications received at this time will be considered for spring 2026 positions.
We will begin inviting applicants for interviews in late October/ early November 2025.
How to Apply: See our "Become a Tutor" page for application details
