Peer tutors work in a collaborative group setting to support students' learning in a specific course.
Student Employment & Training
Help your peers to succeed while taking advantage of leadership opportunities along the way.
Make a Difference
Learning Centers student employees work one-on-one and in group and classroom settings to help their peers develop their skills and reach their full academic potential.
Deepen Your Knowledge
One of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of the material you are studying is to teach it to others. By helping your fellow students to learn the material, you help yourself to solidify, expand, and retain your knowledge of the subject.
Learning Centers offer a variety of paid student peer leader positions including tutors, study group leaders, academic coaches, writing coaches, and learning assistants.
Grow as a Leader
Our peer leaders are trained in learning theory, leadership and communication skills, and professionalism. As a Learning Centers student employee, you'll have access to professional development opportunities including:
- A three-credit pedagogy course
- Individualized evaluation and coaching programs
- Interdepartmental training seminars
- Ongoing professional development workshops
- Training sessions with professors in your field
Learning Centers offer flexible hours so you can succeed both in your courses and as a peer leader. Take a look at the positions and programs below to learn more.
Learning assistants provide support and facilitate collaborative learning in lectures, recitations, labs, and study groups in a variety of courses at Rutgers.
Writing tutors meet with students in small groups during their scheduled walk-in hours. Undergraduate and graduate student applicants may apply.
Academic coaches work with students who want to improve their academic and self-management skills, such as time management, organization, and study skills. We accept applications between December and March for the summer and following academic year. Academic coaches must have a bachelor's degree at minimum. Graduates and professional staff may apply.
Peer coaches present workshops to undergraduate and graduate students throughout the Rutgers community. These academic success workshops take place throughout the calendar year in the day and evening hours. Applications are accepted between December and March for the summer and following academic year. We accept a few undergraduate applications.
Apply for office assistant positions and other operational support roles at the Learning Centers through the Federal Work Study Program and other employment programs for students.
Hear from Peer Leaders
Check out what our peer leaders have to say about working at the Learning Centers.
(Working as a study group leader has) "improved my leadership and communication skills, and I have become a better planner and organizer.”
“Being an LA (Learning Assistant) was extremely enjoyable. I loved the job, every single aspect of it.”
“I like working for the LCs (Learning Centers) because it gives me the opportunity to help students become academically successful while at Rutgers. Being able to help others is the greatest gift that anyone can give.”
“Working for the LC is the best job on campus. You get paid to help other students succeed and it forces you to stay sharp in the early classes in your major that help you with the harder classes.”
“The Learning Center is a wonderful place to be a part of because it is rare to find not only a positive learning environment but with so many wonderful individuals that have the dedication and passion to improve and assist others.”
Meet Our Student Employees
The Learning Centers also offer part-time intern positions. Internships are unpaid but may be eligible for course credit through Rutgers Career Exploration and Success.