Southern California HERC

ACE Student Leader - Peer Tutor Role: Peer tutors are faculty-recommended students who provide individual and small group tutoring sessions in subjects the tutor has attained a grade of B+ or better. Within their tutoring sessions, peer tutors integrate effective study and learning strategies as well as provide next steps to help the student become a successful, independent learner. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Tutor students in specific course material in the subject(s) you are qualified to tutor 
• Provide learning strategies and study tips to promote independent learning  
• Maintain consistent communication with your direct supervisors  
• Assist students in navigating Blackboard and understanding course expectations 
• Help students in locating and submitting assignments 
• Assist students in posting to a discussion board 
• Assist students in developing time management, communication, and study skills to promote academic success 
• Contribute to a friendly and productive learning environment within the ACE Department 
• Provide support to students in person in our tutoring centers, or online via zoom  
• Assist in Academic Support workshops as needed 
• Attend ACE Student Leader training and monthly meetings 
• Be aware of and advocate for the other resources and services provided at MCC 
• Model appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors to staff, faculty, and students 
• Complete other ACE Department tasks as assigned  

Position Requirements: 

• Must have completed and earned a B+ or higher in the course(s) that you wish to tutor  
  • STEM tutors must be able to support 2 courses  
• Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 
• Attend ACE Student Leader monthly meetings 
• Complete the required ACE Student Leader minimum 15-hour training 
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in, as well as a passion for, the subject(s) you tutor 
• Demonstrate an ability to work and communicate well with students of various academic levels and diverse backgrounds 
• Be available 4-6 hours per week for tutoring (between 9am-6pm) 
• Effectively explain concepts to others and communicate study strategies to ensure academic success within the course 
• Complete and submit all ACE Department assignments and paperwork in a timely manner 
• Complete Appointment Summaries of tutoring sessions  
• Exhibit patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment  
• Exhibit good organizational, communication, and basic computing skills 
• Effectively market ACE services and promote the benefits of peer tutoring  
• Work toward CRLA Level I certification 
• Meet with students for 1:1 tutoring sessions, with a goal of 25 tutoring hours  

Additional Information: 

Salary: $18.25 per hour 

To be considered for the Peer Tutor role:  

• Submit your resume and cover letter through Interview Exchange   
• Attend one of the ACE Department's group information sessions  
• Be recommended by a faculty member 

Writing Tutors: Please write a brief reflective essay that responds to the following prompt, "What do you think your life, and the world around you, will look like in 20 years?" No sources should be used, but please include some specific examples of your ideas and an interesting title. The format is: 450-750 words, 12 point, Times New Roman font, double-spaced. Please email the essay to Lore Porter at: porterl@middlesex.edu 

Deadline: May 31, 2026 for all application materials  

All ACE Student Leaders are required to engage in ongoing professional development  

• Required ACE Training for all- Tuesday, August 18th, in-person, LC406B  
• Required Additional Embedded Tutor Training- Tuesday, August 25th, in-person, LC406B 11:00am-12:00pm, (paid) 
• Required Additional Online Tutors & SI Leaders- Tuesday, August 25th, in person, LC406B 12:30-2:00pm (paid) 
•  Optional Additional Training for all - week of August 31st, online sessions  

Required Monthly Meetings Meetings  

• Friday, September 18th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, LC406B) 
• Friday, October 16th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, Assembly Room) 
• Friday, November 13th, 9:30am-12:00pm (Bedford Campus, AR-Lib) 
  • Shuttle runs at 9am from Lowell and returns at 12pm 
• Friday, December 11th, 9:00am-11:30am (Lowell Campus, LC406B) 

About Middlesex Community College

At Middlesex Community College, everyone teaches, everyone learns. Collaborative in nature and innovative in practice, we educate, engage, and empower a diverse community of learners. Through transformative opportunities, we challenge and support every student to succeed and lead. Recognizing equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence and creativity, Middlesex Community College meets the evolving educational, civic and workforce needs of our local and global communities.

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