The Study Hub Peer Supported Learning Position (Peer Tutor or SI Leader)

Department: Transformative Learning – The Study Hub (TSH)
Location: Lexington, KY
Type: Part-Time Student Position
Hourly Pay: Starting at $12/hr with opportunity for raises

About the Role

This position is for the Fall 2026 semester. The Study Hub (TSH), housed in the Office of Student Success, is UK’s centralized learning center and strives to create opportunities for student success through academic support initiatives. TSH serves the campus community through two pillar program areas: Integrated Success Coaching (ISC) and Peer Supported Learning (PSL).

As a member of the TSH team, undergraduate student employees will serve as peer leaders who contribute to TSH’s mission of creating opportunities for student success through academic support initiatives and work to foster a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.

The Study Hub Peer Tutoring Program is currently hiring for MA 110, MA 111, MA 123, and Physics. The Study Hub Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program is currently hiring for MA 123. This is a rolling application and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.

Responsibilities

• Peer Tutors: Provide drop-in academic support for undergraduate students enrolled in many 100 & 200 level math, science, and business courses. Assist small groups of students in fully understanding concepts, completing assignments, studying for exams, and honing their study skills. Provide guidance through course content and support students in developing as independent learners.
• Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders: Plan and facilitate weekly active learning study sessions for students enrolled in SI-supported courses. Integrate the review of course content with effective learning and studying strategies. Do not lecture or teach new course material but provide students with the tools they need to understand and process course material themselves.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Peer Tutor position requires successful completion of course(s) with a B or better.
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Schedule

The Study Hub’s Peer Tutoring Program offers services Monday–Thursday 2pm–10pm and Sundays 4pm–8pm. Student employees may have shifts during these times as well as occasional additional weekday and/or weekend hours. Availability is submitted prior to the start of the term.

Training is required for all TSH undergraduate student employee positions and is typically held a few days prior to the start of the academic term.

Skills & Abilities

• Critical thinking
• Creative problem solving
• Customer service
• Interpersonal communication
• Ability to work productively on a team
• Role model positive academic behaviors
• Leadership skills