College of Engineering Peer Educator
Job Description
Job Title
College of Engineering Peer EducatorAppointment Type
Student EmployeeJob Location
CorvallisPosition Appointment Percent
100Appointment Basis
12Pay Method
HourlyPay Period
16th - 15th of the following monthPay Date
Last working day of the monthMin Hourly Rate
$15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)Max Hourly Rate
$21.50 (Standard); $21.00 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill ten (10) part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Peer Educator for the College of Engineering Admin at Oregon State University (OSU).
CoE Peer Educators provide peer-led academic support in specific subject areas, assisting students in their learning process and helping students to better understand ideas or concepts from their courses. As needed, Peer Educators may also assist students in developing study strategies for particular courses, facilitate group study sessions, and provide test review sessions.
CoE Peer Educators provide peer-led academic support in specific subject areas, assisting students in their learning process and helping students to better understand ideas or concepts from their courses. As needed, Peer Educators may also assist students in developing study strategies for particular courses, facilitate group study sessions, and provide test review sessions.
The Peer Education Program and team are committed to helping build community within CoE. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming work environment where we support our teammates and the community we serve. The positive connections made with students are, at times, as meaningful as academic skill development in supporting our student success efforts.
Peer Educators are actively engaged in the promotion and management of the Program. Please note that this position supports students from Corvallis, Ecampus, and Cascades campuses. Training and orientation are required to prepare students for this peer support position.
Position Duties
- Provide one-on-one tutoring support and sometimes group support, in subject areas/courses, either in-person or remotely. This may be in either a drop-in or appointment-based system.
- Contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment by welcoming all students seeking tutoring services positively and proactively.
- Assist students in developing study strategies.
- As needed, facilitate group study sessions and provide test review sessions.
- Actively manage tutor requests and student tracking systems.
- Attend mandatory fall training sessions and quarterly team meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
- High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
- Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
- Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
- Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
- Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in the College of Engineering.
- Must be in good academic standing (University and CoE); this includes maintaining a strong academic integrity record within CoE.
- A strong interest in helping others be successful in college.
- A desire to help build and contribute to a positive peer education community within CoE.
- Must be punctual and extremely trustworthy.
- Must be able to work independently and effectively without constant direct supervision.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse population of students.
- Substantive knowledge of one or more Engineering content areas, i.e., CS, CE, ME, ENGR, etc.
- Minimum grade of B in course(s) to be tutored.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
- Minimum two completed terms at OSU (one completed term for transfer students)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Experience tutoring others (paid or unpaid)
- Skilled at asking questions, getting to know others, and building positive relationships
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Experience working in the service industry
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
For additional information, please contact Brett Jeter at brett.jeter@oregonstate.edu
Posting Number
P12456SENumber of Vacancies
10Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
09/26/2025Posting Date
09/10/2025Closing Date
11/30/2025Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible studentsSpecial Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
● A Resume
● A Cover Letter
- An unofficial transcript
For additional information please contact: Brett Jeter at brett.jeter@oregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval
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