Peer Tutor

Peer Tutors provide academic assistance to undergraduate students in select coursework. Tutoring is supplemental learning for students needing additional help with course content, including sophomore/junior acute care courses. The OHSU School of Nursing peer tutoring program offers both group and one-on-one tutoring to support students with course topics.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit professional behavior and adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Review and abide by the Tutoring Code of Ethics.
• Work with students in both group and individual settings.
• Have availability to meet with students for a minimum of 2 hours per week throughout the academic year (hours and times may vary between terms). The more hours tutors are available, the more likely they will be utilized and matched for sessions.
• Submit anticipated availability for hours when applying and communicate changes to the tutoring coordinator promptly.
• Coach students on study skills, note-taking, organization, and time management.
• Communicate with professors regarding individual student needs and progress.
• Maintain records of tutoring activities, including timekeeping and tutoring notes.
• Possess the ability and willingness to work with individuals and groups of students from diverse cultural, economic, and academic backgrounds.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all student information, materials, and discussions shared in the tutoring relationship.

Requirements

• OHSU Undergraduate Program enrollment (minimum 6 credit hours, junior or senior level).
• Maintain an OHSU GPA of at least 3.0.
• Recommendation of an OHSU faculty member currently teaching coursework for pathophysiology, pharmacology, and/or acute care courses.
• Must maintain active enrollment at OHSU School of Nursing.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good academic and student conduct standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Due to scheduling, this position is most suitable for students starting their junior year in fall 2026 on the Monmouth Campus.