Our tutors must have a B+ or higher in courses that they tutor, as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA. Additionally, two recommendations from faculty members must be completed and returned. Each tutor is required to attend tutor training at the beginning of each semester.
It is a great way to get involved, help other students, and reinforce important material. If you are interested, please fill out an application for student employment and submit the form to the Academic Achievement Center, located in Cook Library, room 524. Announcements are also placed in the Daily Digest when there is a need for a specific subject.
Hiring Process
Application
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If a need arises, qualified applicants will be invited in for an interview. Click here to fill out an application using Microsoft Word. Make sure to identify the courses that you would be interested in tutoring. After completing the application, please forward it via e-mail to achieve@towson.edu
Interview
Qualified applicants are contacted to come for an interview when there is need. An application must be completed first. Tutors being interviewed for science, music, or computer science will need to bring a completed checklist from the coordinator. During the interview the candidate answers a series of questions.
Recommendation Forms
Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty in the course areas that you will be tutoring.
Provide your faculty member with an electronic or paper copy of the form. The completed recommendation must be returned to the Academic Achievement Center in Cook Library, room 524 or to achieve@towson.edu. Click this link, recommendation form, to access the electronic version.
Payroll Paperwork
If payroll paperwork was not completed at the interview, stop by the Academic Achievement Center during one of the times listed to complete your payroll paperwork once you are hired.
Monday 2-3 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m.-noon
Wednesday 10 a.m.- noon
Thursday 2-3 p.m.
You must bring the checklist from your coordinator.
Payroll Processing
Complete eligibility requirements by verifying eligibility to work with Human Resources (I-9 Documentation), drop off form to Payroll, and complete direct deposit and W-4 paperwork.
Training
After an interview, contact the Academic Achievement Center to set up an hour orientation meeting and plan to attend the mandatory tutor training held each semester.
Top 10 Reasons to Be a Tutor
Reinforce and build your own knowledge
Schedule your work around your classes
Build your résumé
Strengthen interpersonal communication skills
Form bonds with tutees
Impact a student’s academic achievement
Network with fellow students
Develop leadership skills
Gain recognition at the Tutor Awards Ceremony
Convenience of working on campus
Academic Achievement Center
Cook Library, Room 524 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 2/11 - 5/14, except
during spring break
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
