Current Openings- Student Staff Positions

• Undergraduate Peer Tutor: COURSE-BASED

  Peer Tutor (Course-Based Tutoring) - FALL 2026

  Position Description: 
  Tutors help peers to succeed academically. They conduct tutoring sessions to clarify course content and provide study strategies. They are selected on the basis of academic skill, character, and the ability to communicate well with others.

  Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at Stony Brook University 
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
  • Must have attained a B+ or better in the course at Stony Brook
  • Must be in good standing: No judicial or academic dishonesty charges
  • Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and a desire to assist fellow students
  • Must provide a brief recommendation from the course instructor for each course that the student wishes to tutor

  Approximate # of Hours: Varies; Students can expect to commit about 6-8 hours/week to this position, including required weekly training. 

  Starting Pay Rate: $17.50/hour with pay increases available based on earned training certification level(s).

  Other Benefits: Hone your interpersonal skills, stay connected to foundational course information that can help in upper division classes,  participate in professional development events and opportunities, earn internationally recognized tutor training certification, and become a member of our supportive and friendly student staff community! 

  Start Date: August 2026

  Application Deadline:  Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Your application will not be considered until you have at least one faculty recommendation on file. We will be interviewing applicants through the summer. 

  How to Apply: See our "Become a Tutor" page for application details

• Undergraduate Peer Tutor: SKILL-BASED

  Peer Tutor (Skill-Based Tutoring) - FALL 2026

  Skill-based peer tutors help their peers explore and practice various academic success techniques for managing time, using evidence-based learning strategies, goal setting, organizing, prioritizing, note taking, test preparation, and more. They do not tutor specific courses, but instead tutor students on academic success strategies and behaviors that can be used in any class. Skill based tutors may also assist with class visits, workshops, and outreach events.

  Qualifications:

  • Be an undergraduate student who has been at SBU for at least 2 semesters
  • (You can apply while still in your second semester at Stony Brook)
  • Be willing to commit to a 1 semester paid internship during the fall 2026 semester
    • If you are unable to work as a student assistant on campus, this internship can be taken unpaid
    • Most students are offered the opportunity to continue in a paid position for future semesters
  • Be able to earn 0-2 internship credits (choose either 0 or 2 credits)
    • If you do not wish to earn credit, you can choose to complete the internship for zero credits 
  • Be able to dedicate 8 hours per week to this position including approximately 1.5 hours for weekly synchronous training, 1.5 hours for asynchronous training, and 5 hours of tutoring availability
  • Must be available for weekly, in person, synchronous trainings at ONE of these times: 
    • • Wednesdays from 2:00pm-3:30pm OR
      • Thursdays from 11:00am-12:30pm 
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Be able to demonstrate and discuss effective strategies related to time management, studying, goal setting, test-taking, and using campus resources, etc.
  • Be in good academic and judicial standing at Stony Brook University
  • Possess a positive attitude and passion for helping others
  • Be willing to work both individually and as a part of a diverse team

  What You'll Learn as a Skill-Based Tutor:

  Students who participate in this internship opportunity will be able to:

  • Work one-on-one with students to identify barriers to academic success
  • Assess students' current practices and make suggestions for improvement
  • Provide personalized support to peers who are seeking assistance
  • Utilize and interpret various assessment tools
  • Demonstrate effective academic success strategies
  • Recognize and imitate proper workplace etiquette

  Compensation: $17.50/hour; EXP+ SBC; internship credits (if desired)

  Additional benefits: This position will give you the opportunity to develop and enhance transferable skills that will aid in your success as both a student and future professional. You will learn evidence-based learning techniques that you will not only help your peers understand and practice, but that you can implement in your own studies. This position will offer career-readiness growth in areas such as communication, critical thinking, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and self-development.   

  Start Date: Week of August 24, 2026 (Beginning of fall 2026 semester)

  Application Deadline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Priority will be given to those who complete the application by May 1, 2026. 

  How to Apply:

  1. Complete this application.

  2. Ask a professor, advisor, program advisor, RHD, job supervisor, or someone who knows you in a supervisory role to complete this recommendation form. We cannot accept recommendations from other undergraduate students.

• Student Marketing Coordinator

  Marketing Coordinator- FALL 2026

  Join the Academic Success and Tutoring Center (ASTC) team as an undergraduate marketing coordinator! This exciting opportunity will allow you to gain hands-on experience in marketing while promoting essential services and programs that support undergraduate academic success. You’ll work closely with our staff to develop strategies, create content, and pitch creative ideas. 

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns for the ASTC
  • Create engaging content for social media platforms, newsletters, and flyers
  • Coordinate and lead our Marketing Outreach Team comprised of ASTC student staff
  • Conduct market research to understand student needs and preferences
  • Help organize and promote events, workshops, and service offerings
  • Collaborate with team members on branding and promotional materials
  • Monitor and analyze social media engagement and campaign performance
  • Support the maintenance and updates of the ASTC’s SB Engaged page and google calendar
  • Represent the ASTC at campus-wide events and information fairs
  • Capture short videos and pictures for promotional use

  Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools
  • Creative mindset with an eye for design
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Experience with graphic design software is a plus, but not required
  • Enrollment in a business, communications, or related degree program is preferred, but not required

  Benefits:

  • Gain practical experience in marketing and service-industry promotion
  • Develop a portfolio of work that showcases your skills
  • Flexible hours to accommodate your class schedule
  • This is a paid position with the opportunity to enroll in an internship to earn credit and EXP+, if desired
  • Additional assignments required for credit-bearing internship

  Time Commitment: 8 hours/week

  Compensation: $17.50/hour with the option of 2 credits and EXP+ 

  How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit this applicationno later than Sunday May 3, 2026.