Student Tutor Jobs in Springfield, VA (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Student Tutor I _Non-FWS
Level of Support
Student Support I
Position Type
Non-FWS
Number of Openings
25
Work Hours
During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour
18.40
Division/School
GW Libraries & Academic Innovation
Department Name
100034 STEM ACADEMY
Department Bio
Academic Commons (AC) is the one-stop shop for students and the GW community to connect with academic resources in Gelman Library and throughout the university. The Academic Commons Peer Tutoring Program offers tutoring support to a variety of courses primarily at the 1000 and 2000 levels across the curriculum. The courses most commonly tutored in the AC include, but are not limited to CHEM, ECON, MATH, and PHYS. The tutoring program is certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and offers high-quality support to students.
Position Specific Summary
This position will begin in the FALL 2026 semester and is for the 26-27 school year.
Tutors complete comprehensive training, preparing them to become effective peer educators. By participating in training and completing 25 hours of tutoring, AC tutors earn a prestigious certification from the CRLA.
Tutors meet with students in one-on-one and small group settings at a scheduled time and location. To help support students in their academic coursework, tutors draw on their own experience and implement research-based techniques illustrated in training. As a result, tutors learn, practice and refine valuable communication, critical thinking and study skills, as well as gain a deeper understanding of course content.
Tutors also hone leadership and collaboration skills in their Academic Commons work by contributing to a variety of projects (outreach, marketing, newsletters, etc.).
Standard Position Description
The student will provide tutoring services for GW students or the DC community. Tasks may include: preparing tutoring lesson plans, teaching study skills, providing feedback on written papers or projects, tutoring in small groups, one-on-one, or virtually, providing supplemental education for courses and subject matters. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, Inclusion
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided (Students working in an instructional capacity should be very familiar with the subject area in which they are working).
Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at GW
• GPA of at least 3.0
• B+ or better in each course they support
• A faculty reference for the subject areas they tutor

Previous tutoring, teaching, or customer service experience, and/or education coursework (ex. GWTeach) may be helpful.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
05/05/2026
Job Close Date
06/19/2026
Campus Location
Foggy Bottom
Work Type Designation
In-Person
Hiring Manager Name
Lorelai Clubb, Kevin Knudsen, Samantha Weiss
Special Instructions Summary
Please attach your class schedule for the Fall of 2026. If you do not yet have a final fall schedule for 2026, please submit your most current schedule plan.
Please upload only your unofficial transcript from GWeb DegreeMap. If you have any trouble uploading your transcript, please contact academiccommons@gwu.edu.
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
Work with or have contact with minors. - Background check required.