Temporary Clerical - Peer Tutors - Student Affairs

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Quillen College of Medicine is seeking current medical students to join our academic support team as peer tutors. This position will involve working closely with other medical school students to support the content knowledge development and study habit development. Subject matter experts are most often needed in Anatomy, Foundations of Medical Knowledge, Immunology/Hematology, and Cardio/ Pulmonology/Renal. Both individual and group tutor positions are available

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Strong grasp of material and ability to connect basic science with clinical reasoning.

• Clearly explains complex concepts, adapts to learning styles, and provides constructive feedback.

• Maintains professionalism, builds trust, recognizes stress, and supports effective study strategies.

• Checks email frequently and responds promptly to ensure timely communication, scheduling, and follow-through with students and faculty

Required Qualifications

• Must be a rising M2-M4 QCOM student

• An equivalent to a B+ or higher in the subjects you would like to tutor

• Overall strong academic performance

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary - $15 per hour

• Benefits – for information regarding benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter and Resume

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students, highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.