We are proud to employ 100+ BU students, including both undergraduate and graduate students. Our student employees have an incredible impact on their peers, from promoting ERC services to supporting students through Peer Tutoring and Writing Assistance. Our student employees make the ERC a vibrant, welcoming place!<\/p>\n
Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the University\u2019s diversity are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
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The Peer Tutoring Graduate Assistant supports the day-to-day administration of the ERC\u2019s Peer Tutoring Program. The Graduate Assistant supports the Assistant Director for Tutoring Services with hiring, training, and supervision of Peer Tutors, as well as responding to student inquiries and fulfilling requests. They may also be asked to fulfill general administrative duties as assigned and represent the ERC at events. The Peer Tutoring Graduate Assistant is paid $17.75\/hour.<\/span><\/p>\n Candidates must be a current or incoming BU graduate student. Candidates working towards a degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field or whose career goals align with the position will be given preference. Due to the nature of the weekly tutoring calendar, candidates must be available to work Sundays 12-7pm<\/strong> during the school year; candidates with some availability on weekday evenings from 5-7pm are also strongly preferred. The GA must be present at training sessions and certain ERC events – please see the application link below for these required dates.<\/span><\/p>\n We are not accepting Graduate Assistant applications for the 2026-2027 academic year at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The ERC’s Peer Tutoring Program assists students in developing strong study skills and an awareness of their own learning processes, thereby promoting independent learning. Peer Tutors offer guidance and support to students in their pursuit of academic achievement. They help other students solidify their understanding of core concepts, guide them through challenging problems, and provide personalized study tips. Peer Tutors are paid $16.75 an hour. Tutors are only compensated when they have a student attend their sessions.<\/p>\n We are not accepting Peer Tutor applications for the 2026-2027 academic year at this time.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Writing Fellows (WFs) support the academic mission of the Educational Resource Center by providing individual tutoring sessions to all BU students. WFs work with students at any point in the writing process and for all types of writing assignments, aiming to guide and empower students to become more confident and capable writers. In addition, WFs attend training sessions throughout the semester and complete administrative tasks such as responding to e-mails, processing session notes and communicating with the Assistant Director. WFs will be paid $22.66 an hour.<\/p>\n Writing Fellows conduct 45-minute individual appointments (in person and via ZOOM) with students to discuss and develop their writing. WFs must log these students in and out and respond to scheduling requests. WFs work 5 to 15 hours per week<\/strong>, including potentially on evenings and weekends. WFs are required to attend bi-weekly staff meetings on Fridays 10-11AM<\/strong> and a pre-semester training. Additionally, Writing Fellows periodically facilitate workshops and promotional efforts throughout the Boston University community, as well as working on other related projects as needed for the AD. A minimum of a two-semester commitment to the position is required.<\/p>\n As of Fall 2025, select WFs will tutor \u201cPresentation Prep\u201d appointments, which will provide a space for students to practice and polish presentations as well as their public speaking skills. These WFs must have extensive experience with public speaking, insight into effective rhetorical practices and a capacity for careful listening. Candidates applying to become a Writing Fellow should indicate if they are also interested in dedicating some of their tutoring hours to Presentation Prep.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Candidates must be current Boston University graduate students<\/strong> with excellent writing and communication skills. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of best writing practices and grammatical conventions and should demonstrate a capacity to engage diverse groups in generative dialogues. A minimum of one year of experience in teaching and tutoring college-level writing is required. Additional experience in ELL education is desirable.<\/p>\n We are currently accepting Writing Fellow applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. 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