Student Assistant – Tutor for Academic Support Lab (FWS Preferred), F26–S27

 

Applicants MUST be a current student at DigiPen Institute of Technology to qualify for this position.

 

• Student Employment at DigiPen is open to all currently matriculated students if they meet the qualifications for the job.
• Students may not work during any time when they have a class scheduled, a class is canceled, or a class ends early.
• Student workers must reside within the State of Washington. Remote work outside of Washington will not be permitted.

 

This position is an FWS-preferred position, open to current students, with preference given to those eligible for Federal Work Study who have an accepted FWS award.

 

Job Title:   Student Assistant – Tutor for Academic Support Lab (FWS- Preferred), F26–S27

Reports to:   Taylor Ling, Director of Learning Resource Center

 

Location:   DigiPen Institute of Technology
                    9931 Willows Road
                    Redmond, WA

 

Essential Functions 

Tutors work in the Academic Support Lab under the supervision of the Director of the Learning Resource Center to provide drop-in tutoring sessions for select 100- and 200-level courses. Tutors do not replace time in the classroom or faculty office hours but are considered an additional resource for students outside of the classroom. The purpose of tutoring is to increase and enhance mastery of concepts or applications of a specific course of study. Tutoring for Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 will be done 100% fully in person at the ASL, with availability of online and in-person services.

• Works with students to help them understand classroom concepts and effective learning strategies
• Assists students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research, and other academic tasks
• Assists students in subject area assigned
• Reviews class syllabi, curricula topics, and assignments
• Periodic check-in with faculty on subject areas tutored
• Tracks questions and concepts tutored through routine document submission and practice

 

Qualifications/Competencies

Student Employee Academic Requirements:

• Have and maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better during time of employment
• Tutors must earn a 3.0 or better in the course(s) they wish to tutor
• Must be an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior student in good academic standing
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate student leadership
• Accountable for tracking and reporting the amount of time worked
• Display a willingness to learn about different cultures and work with students with various backgrounds
• Be willing to learn and share information about DigiPen’s student life, academics, campus policies and campus resources
• Provide at least one faculty reference from DigiPen (list on resume)

 

Experience Level

No minimum

 

Requirements to Apply:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter 
• Fall Academic Schedule (if applicable) 
• Unofficial DigiPen transcript or grade report 
• Preference is given to students eligible for Federal Work Study, with an accepted FWS award (it is not required)
• Resident Advisors may not also hold an FWS position

 

Submit your resume and cover letter with this application via UKG (please include an unofficial transcript from DigiPen and/or any other higher-ed institution you’ve attended), and include your Fall Academic Schedule for shift availability, along with any scheduling preferences. Incomplete applications may not be considered for the position.

In your cover letter, include responses to the questions below.  In your resume, please list a faculty reference from DigiPen that we can contact. Applicants whom we would like to consider further will be contacted for interviews via their DigiPen email address.

Application Essay Questions: 

1.  Why do you want to become a tutor, and what is your tutoring philosophy? 

2.  How would you help a student who has tr