We are so excited you are considering applying to be a member of our Tutoring Center staff! Whether you’re interested in tutoring your fellow classmates in various subjects or helping with front desk duties such as scheduling appointments, you can make a real difference at HCU. These are paid positions.

We are hiring for Fall 2026.

  • Application will be reviewed starting August 1st and you can expect to be contacted soon with next steps.

Please review the requirements and guidelines.

Entry Positions

Entry-level positions in the Tutoring Center provide students with the opportunity to support their peers academically while developing professional skills.  These roles are ideal for dependable, service-oriented students who are eager to contribute to campus academic success. Below is a more detailed list of entry positions.

Position Notices:

  • Desk Workers – We are not actively hiring desk workers for the semester. You can still complete the application for the desk worker position and you can be contacted in the future when there is an opening.
  • Coordinator – Positions are filled for the semester. If you complete an application you will be contacted if the position becomes available.
  • Tutor – We are in high need of tutors in the following courses. We encourage qualified students to apply even if the course you wish to tutor is not listed.
Open Courses
Courses
BIOL 1404 – Introductory Biology
BIOL 1414 – Introductory Microbiology
BIOL 2304 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2314 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2354 – General Biology I
BIOL 2355 – General Biology II
BIOL 3301 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
BUSA 2315 – Business Statistics
BUSA 3315 – Spreadsheet Modeling with Business applications
CHEM 1404 – Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 2316 – General Chemistry II
CHEM 3313 – Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3333 – Organic Chemistry II
ELEN 2342 – Introduction to Digital Design
ENGL 1303 – Basic Grammar and Composition
ENGL 2315 – Great Works of Literature I
FINA 3320 – Corporate Finance
HIST 2312 – Western Civilization II
HIST 2323 – U.S. History from 1877
MATH 1305 – Math for Critical Thinking
MIS 3330 – Information Systems and Business Analytics
PHIL 1305 – Logic and Quantitative Reasoning
PHYS 1416 – General Physics I
PHYS 2413 – Principles of Physics I

Reports to: Senior Tutor – General Tutor, Coordinator, & Director of Tutoring
Status: Student Worker
Days and Times: Flexible, with an average commitment of 5 hours per week

Position Summary: The General Tutor offers students weekly availability for subject specific tutoring.

Job Description

The General Tutor will:

  • Offer at minimum five hours of availability to students
  • Offer appointments in-person and virtually
  • Offer one-on-one and group appointments
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all tutoring appointments
  • Participate in semesterly performance reviews and complete end-of-semester surveys
  • Demonstrate a commitment to positively influencing classmates’ academic success and well-being
  • Attend bi-weekly check-in meetings with the Senior Tutor, either individually or as part of a group

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Obtained an A in the completed HCU courses tutor wishes to tutor in
  • Reference from professor for each course the tutor wishes to tutor in
  • Must attend semesterly Tutoring Center Student Leader Trainings

Expectations:

  • Demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Uphold confidentiality in all interactions with student and staff
  • Model and promote effective time management, professionalism, and study habits
  • Ability to assist students’ learning without doing the work for them

Compensation:

  • $8.25 per hour with the completion of semester training
  • Eligible for yearly raise with the completion of performance review

Discloser: General Tutors are only required to work when an appointment is scheduled. Compensation is based on scheduled appointments, not general availability.

Special Considerations:

  • Some weekend or evening hours may occasionally be required
  • Priority will be given to high need subjects, but students are encouraged to list all courses they are interested in tutoring for
  • If subject requested is not required application will be saved for future semester considerations

Reports to: Senior Tutor – Academic Coach, Coordinator, & Director
Status: Student Worker
Days and Times: Flexible, with an average commitment of 5 hours per week

Position Summary: The Academic Coach works one-on-one with students to develop personalized learning strategies, foster accountability, and encourage self-reflection. By helping students align their habits with their academic and personal goals, the Academic Coach plays a vital role in promoting student success and personal growth.

Job Description
The Academic Coach will:

  • Meet one-on-one with HCU students, with a primary focus on student athletes
  • Attend bi-weekly check-in meetings with the Senior Tutor, either individually or as part of a group
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of all academic coaching appointments
  • Participate in semesterly performance reviews and complete end-of-semester surveys
  • Demonstrate a commitment to positively influencing classmates’ academic success and well-being

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Must attend semesterly Tutoring Center Student Leader Trainings
  • Complete 3 professional development activates each semester

Expectations:

  • Demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Uphold confidentiality in all interactions with student and staff
  • Model and promote effective time management, professionalism, and study habits
  • Ability to assist students’ learning without doing the work for them

Compensation:

  • $8.25 per hour with the completion of semester training
  • Eligible for yearly raise with the completion of performance review

Special Considerations:

  • Some weekend or evening hours may occasionally be required
  • Preference will be given to student athletes, but all students with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply

Reports to: Senior Tutor – Front Desk, Coordinator, & Director
Status: Student Worker
Days and Times: Flexible, with an average commitment of 10 hours per week between Monday- Friday from 8:00am – 9:00pm

Position Summary: The Front Desk Worker strives to be helpful and a friendly face on campus. This student-oriented position provides good customer service to students helping them any way they can.

Job Description
The Front Desk Worker will:

  • Assist students in scheduling tutoring appointments, providing campus directions, and other general assistance
  • Assist the tutors and ensure they have necessary resources to have a good tutoring session
  • Maintain a clean working area between shifts
  • Maintain the Tutoring Center clean so the students have a tidy study space
  • Attend bi-weekly check-in meetings with the Senior Tutor, either individually or as part of a group
  • Participate in semesterly performance reviews and complete end-of-semester surveys

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must attend semesterly Tutoring Center Student Leader Trainings

Expectations:

  • Demonstrate ethical and responsible behavior
  • Demonstrate good communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Uphold confidentiality in all interactions with student and staff
  • Model and promote effective time management and professionalism

Compensation: $7.25 per hour

  • $8.00 with a social media specialty
  • Eligible for yearly raise with the completion of performance review

Special Considerations:

  • Some weekend or evening hours may occasionally be required

About Training

All Tutoring Center Staff must completes training before each fall and spring semester.

  • All day (8 hours long)
  • Typically Saturday before classes start

Additional Professional Development trainings occur throughout the semester.

  • In-person & virtual opportunities
  • On-going training related to topics covered during semester training
  • Career development
  • Public speaking improvement and more

About the Interview Process

  • The interview process includes a thirty-minute individual session to evaluate the applicant’s qualifications and potential for success
  • Candidates will be asked to prepare for a presentation (3 – 5 minutes) to how they will approach a role specific scenario
  • This interview allows candidates to showcase their strengths and provides staff with insight into their abilities
  • The process is designed to be efficient, transparent, and informative, ensuring candidates fully understand the expectations and commitments of the position.

Senior Leadership Positions

Senior leadership positions in the Tutoring Center provide experienced student staff the opportunity to guide peers, support daily operations, and help advance the center’s mission of academic excellence. Senior leaders are expected to model professionalism, initiative, and strong communication while serving as ambassadors for the Tutoring Center. Below is a more detailed list of leadership positions.

Reports to: Coordinator & Director of the Tutoring Center

Status: Student Worker

Days and Times: Flexible, with an average commitment of 5-10 hours per week

Position Summary: The Senior Tutor will specialize in one of three areas: academic coaching, front desk, or general tutoring. They will provide day-to-day management within their area of focus and oversee the corresponding student workers. The Senior Tutor work closely with the Coordinator and Director to offer logistical support for the Tutoring Center and ensure effective collaboration among student workers.

Job Description

The Senior Tutor will:

  • Mentor new or less experienced student workers, offering guidance and support
  • Assist in onboarding and training new student workers by demonstrating best practices for their specific roles
  • Lead and participate in semesterly training sessions to maintain College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification for student training
  • Monitor performance and offer feedback student workers ensuring consistent quality services
  • Assist in scheduling and maintaining adequate coverage for all tutoring and support services
  • Act as a liaison between student workers and leadership to address challenges, needs, or suggestions
  • Provide subject-matter expertise in their designated focus area
  • Assist in tracking student attendance, progress, and Tutoring Center outcomes
  • Contribute to program improvements by analyzing student feedback and providing actionable recommendations
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to align tutoring services with course objectives
  • Help student workers with appointment systems or online platforms to ensure smooth operations
  • Complete semesterly performance review and end of semester survey
  • Support the Coordinator and Director with event planning, resource management, and other logistics

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong project management skills

Interview Process: The thirty-minute individual interview will provide an opportunity for applicants to share their background and knowledge of the Tutoring Center. The process is designed to be timely, streamlined, and organized, ensuring candidates clearly understand the expectations and commitment required for the position.

Compensation: $9.25 per hour

Special Considerations:

  • Some weekend or evening hours may occasionally be required
  • Exclusive to current student employees

Reports to: Director of the Tutoring Center

Status: Student Worker

Days and Times: Flexible, with an average commitment of 15-20 hours per week.

Position Summary: The Coordinator of the Tutoring Center is responsible for the daily administrative management of all tutoring services, including Academic Coaching, and course-specific tutoring. This position also involves the supervision of student workers within the Tutoring Center’s leadership model. The Coordinator will collaborate with the Director to support the logistical operations of the Tutoring Center.

Job Description

The Coordinator will:

  • Provide leadership and management for tutoring services
  • Oversee all tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction programs
  • Plan and provide training each semester for all student workers involved in the Tutoring Center
  • Maintain College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification of student training
  • Supervise all student workers involved in the Tutoring Center, including the administrative desk team
  • Manage and develop tutoring appointment software in conjunction with the Writing Center
  • Track and analyze the efficiency and success of tutoring services by collecting and evaluating relevant student and service data
  • Collaborate with faculty to assess and develop tutoring needs
  • Partner with the Student Success Specialists to connect academically at-risk students to tutoring resources
  • Complete semesterly performance review and end of semester survey
  • Perform other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Strong project management skills

Interview Process: The thirty-minute individual interview will provide an opportunity for applicants to share their background and knowledge of the Tutoring Center. The process is designed to be timely, streamlined, and organized, ensuring candidates clearly understand the expectations and commitment required for the position.

Compensation: $11.00 per hour

Special Considerations:

  • Some weekend or evening hours may occasionally be required
  • Preference will be given to senior tutors with prior experience, but all students with relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply

Are You Ready to Apply?

  • To work for the Tutoring Center, please complete an online application.
  • (General Tutors only) Please ask and present this endorsement letter to your HCU professor which will serve as their letter of recommendation confirming your grade and success in the class. Letters can be submitted to the Library Office 111 or to TutoringCenter@HC.edu
  • If a position is open in the role or subject(s) you are seeking you will be contacted for an interview.  Otherwise, your application will be held until a position becomes available.

We hire for all positions as needs arise, so a position could be open at any point in the semester. You are encouraged to follow-up on your application.

TUTORING CENTER ENTRY JOB APPLICATION

TUTORING CENTER COORDINATOR APPLICATION

If you have any other questions, please contact the Tutoring Center at TutoringCenter@HC.edu.