/Division of Undergraduate Education
Academic Success and Tutoring Center

Current Openings- Student Staff Positions

Peer Tutor (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: January 2026

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

Accountability Group Peer Facilitator - FALL 2026

What is an accountability group?

Accountability groups are weekly focus sessions where students use social support and academic strategies to stay organized, define and reach their study goals, and build sustainable study habits. 

Key responsibilities of an accountability group peer facilitator include:

  • Session Facilitation: Prepare the study space and lead students in setting realistic, achievable goals at the start of each session.
  • Strategy Sharing: Introduce quick, evidence-based learning tips to help peers improve their study efficiency.
  • Academic Modeling: Demonstrate "active study" behaviors by working on your own course materials, modeling productivity for the group.
  • Administrative Oversight: Track attendance, maintain brief session notes, and coordinate with professional staff when students require specialized support.
  • Collaborative Growth: Attend bi-weekly meetings with professional staff and fellow peer facilitators to reflect on session dynamics and sharpen your facilitation toolkit.

Benefits of this role include:

  • "Paid to Study": A significant portion of your shift is dedicated to your own coursework as you model behavior, allowing you to stay ahead in your classes while earning a paycheck.
  • Professional Mentorship: Receive direct coaching and bi-weekly training from professional learning specialists.
  • Skill Development: Master evidence-based learning strategies that can improve your own GPA and academic performance.
  • Leadership Experience: Build your resume by demonstrating your ability to manage groups, track data, and support peer success.

Qualifications:

  • SBU Experience: Be an undergraduate student who has been at SBU for at least 2 semesters. You can apply while still in your second semester at Stony Brook.
  • Academic Standing: Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good academic and judicial standing at Stony Brook University.
  • Time Commitment: Be able to commit to 5-6 hours per week for accountability group sessions and administrative responsibilities, plus 1 hour for biweekly supervision meetings.
  • Leadership: Feel comfortable modeling positive behaviors and maintaining a focused atmosphere for others. 
  • Interpersonal Skills: Have the ability to facilitate small groups and explain study strategies clearly and encouragingly.
  • Reliability: Have the ability to maintain a consistent work schedule and keep organized administrative records. 

Compensation: $17.50/hour

Start Date: Week of August 24, 2026 (Beginning of fall 2026 semester)

Important Note: The first two weeks of the semester will require less than the stated 5-6 hours. A two-hour training session will take place during the first or second week of classes, with accountability group meetings beginning the third week of classes. 

Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. 

How to Apply:

  1. Complete this application

2. Ask a professor, advisor, program advisor, RHD, job supervisor, or someone who knows you in a supervisory role to complete this recommendation form. We cannot accept recommendations from other undergraduate students.