SSC - Peer Tutoring Assistant

UTD Peer Tutoring is looking for friendly new Peer Tutoring Assistants to greet students and work the Front Desk at The Peer Tutoring Lab in the Eugene McDermott Library! 

This job posting is for an on-campus position in The Student Success Center for the Fall 2026 semester. Pay is $13/hr. Only undergraduate students are eligible for his position.  

***Applicants must also fill out this supplemental application via Qualtrics to complete their application: 

https://utdallas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3az6V3znFqZIguy

Handshake applications submitted without the Qualtrics supplemental application will not be considered.***  

Requirements:  

• Undergraduate (freshman-senior) with an overall GPA of a 3.0 or higher. A current unofficial transcript will suffice for the application.
• Attend an onboarding appointment by the Career Center in May, prior to Summer Break. This is separate from the above trainings and a requirement for employment.
• Attend mandatory training before the start of the Fall 2026 semester.
• Individuals hired for the position are expected to work on campus and face-to-face with students. Adaptability to work in a hybrid or remote environment is required if needed.
• Preferred qualification: Candidates graduating May 2027 or later

Job Description:  

• Time commitment: about 10-19 hours per week during the academic year, Monday through Friday.
• Greeting students, answering phones, directing in-person traffic, and answering inquiries from faculty, staff, and students about program offerings.
• Other duties will include general clerical tasks (copying, filing, etc.) and cleaning/sanitizing of various study areas and whiteboards throughout the SSC area.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal English proficiency, and attention to detail.
• Candidates must display professional demeanor, discretion, tact, dependability, and the ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Office experience is preferred but not required.

Leader Competencies:  

• Ability to work with a diverse group of students
• Ability to create a welcoming environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Note: Students are not able to work as a front desk employee and a paid undergraduate assistant (TA) or paid research lab assistant in the same semester. Students also cannot hold two concurrent hourly jobs on campus. 

Please email tutoring@utdallas.edu if you have any questions.