Apply to be a Subject Specific Tutor
Subject Specific Tutoring Positions
The CWU Learning Commons invites applications for Subject Specific Tutors for the 2025-2026 academic year. Subject Specific Tutors are students who have a high understanding of a specific field of study such as biology, business, computer science, law and justice, psychology, and sociology. Their transcripts show extensive coursework within these fields, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a B+ or higher in courses they wish to tutor. Subject Specific Tutors are passionate about their field of study and generally want to share that interest with others.
Responsibilities
- Assist students in understanding course content
- Assist students in developing effective skills and behaviors that lead to academic success
- Prepare for and attend training sessions and/or staff meetings
- Perform other duties that promote goals as requested by supervisor
- Support office assistants in daily operations and the smooth functioning of the Learning Commons
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
- Respond to communication in a consistent and timely manner
- Check CWU email daily
- Check students in and out and write notes about each tutoring session
Benefits of this Position
- Excellent feature on a professional resume
- Develop knowledge of field of study
- Increase and broaden communication skills
- Help others to learn
- Work with students of varying backgrounds
- Flexible scheduling options that will never interfere with class schedules
- Supportive supervisors and colleagues
- Continued training
- College Reading & Learning (CRLA) Certification options
How to Apply
If you meet these qualifications and have a desire to help fellow students, please click the link below and fill out the formal application on the CWU Student Job Board by searching job code “7091” or the title “Subject Specific Tutor.” https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/human-resources/careers/
Contact
For more information, or guidance on applying for the role of a Subject Specific Tutor, please feel free to contact the Tutoring Coordinator, Madelynn Shortt, at madelynn.shortt@cwu.edu or 509-963-1040. The Learning Commons is located in Brooks Library, floor 1.
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