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

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $12 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ August 14th, 2026
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University of Kentucky is hiring a Peer Supported Learning Position (Peer Tutor or SI Leader). The role involves providing academic support in math, science, and business courses by tutoring students or facilitating Supplemental Instruction sessions to help students understand course material and develop effective study skills.

Highlights
  • Provide drop-in academic support and tutoring for undergraduate students in various 100 and 200 level math, science, and business courses including MA 110, MA 111, MA 123, and Physics.
  • Plan and facilitate weekly active learning Supplemental Instruction sessions without lecturing new material.
  • Work as part of The Study Hub team to promote a welcoming and inclusive learning environment focused on student success.
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and have completed relevant courses with a grade of B or better.
  • Skills required include critical thinking, creative problem solving, customer service, interpersonal communication, teamwork, leadership, and role modeling positive academic behaviors.
  • All student employees are hourly, starting at $12 per hour with opportunities for raises.
  • Work shifts are Monday-Thursday from 2pm to 10pm and Sundays from 4pm to 8pm, with availability submitted before term start.
  • Training is required and typically held shortly before the academic term begins.
  • Positions are part-time and located within the Transformative Learning department at the University of Kentucky.
  • Required documents include a resume and academic transcript; application deadline is October 1, 2026.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title The Study Hub Peer Supported Learning Position (Peer Tutor or SI Leader)
Requisition Number DU14974
Department Name 1B140: Transformative Learning
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range All undergraduate student employees are hourly employees. New student employees can expect to start at $12/hr, with the opportunity for raises.
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Qualified applicants must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. The Study Hub (TSH) Peer Tutor position requires successful completion of course(s) with a B or better. Please review the TSH job descriptions link below to see additional information regarding requirements and other positions available through TSH.
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/transformative-learning/work-tl
Required Related Experience
N/A
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Physical Requirements
Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
Shift
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. Student employees will submit their availability 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.
Job Summary
This position is for the Fall 2026 semester.

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

The Study Hub Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program is currently hiring for MA 123.

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.

TSH employs undergraduate students in a variety of positions, and is currently seeking applicants for the following position(s):
  • The Study Hub Peer Tutors provide drop-in academic support for undergraduate students enrolled in many 100 & 200 level math, science, and business courses. Peer Tutors assist small groups of students in fully understanding concepts, completing assignments, studying for exams, and honing their study skills. Peer Tutors are responsible for providing guidance through course content and support students in developing as independent learners.

  • The Study Hub Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are trained to plan and facilitate weekly active learning study sessions for students enrolled in SI supported courses. SI study sessions integrate the review of course content with effective learning and studying strategies. SI Leaders do not lecture or teach new course material but provide students with the tools they need to understand and process course material themselves.

For additional information about all of The Study Hub’s positions please go to: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/transformative-learning/work-tl
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
critical thinking; creative problem solving; customer service; interpersonal communication; ability to work productively on a team; role model positive academic behaviors; leadership skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 10/01/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Which course(s) The Study supports are you interested in tutoring (please select all you are interested in)?
    • Business (ACC 200/201 & ECO 201/202)
    • Biology (BIO 148, 152, 303 & 304)
    • General Chemistry (CHE 105/107)
    • Organic Chemistry (CHE 230/232)
    • MA 109
    • MA 110
    • MA 111
    • MA 113/114
    • MA 123
    • MA 137/138
    • MA 162
    • MA 213
    • Physics (PHY 211/213 or PHY 231/232)
    • Statistics (STA 210, 296, or PSY 216)
    • Psychology (PSY 100)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

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