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Title: Biology Student Tutor

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: No work during holidays, weekends, and EKU breaks

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Robert Pace

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Biological Sciences department is seeking undergraduate students to serve as tutors in the department's Peer Mentoring Center. Students will be responsible for providing in-person one-on-one or group settings. Some evenings may be required. Previous tutoring experience is preferred but not required. Must have a 3.5 GPA and a BIO major.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU for the spring 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

Undergraduate Biological Sciences student, or related major, at junior or senior standing, or exceptional sophomore minimum 3.5 GPA. A grade of a least a B or higher in some upper-level BIO coursework (e.g. BIO 307/308, BIO 315, BIO 320, etc.)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.