Current Openings- Student Staff Positions
Peer Tutor for Course-Based Tutoring - FALL 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: $17.50/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: Week of August 24, 2026 (Beginning of fall 2026 semester)
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Your application will not be considered until you have at least one faculty recommendation on file. We will be interviewing applicants through mid-January.
How to Apply: See our "Become a Tutor" page for application details