College of Nursing - Lead Peer Tutor

Belmont University • Belmont, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Peer Tutor role is designed for nursing students who provide academic support to designated student cohorts based on program progression. Rather than selecting a single course, each Lead Peer Tutor will support a course(s) aligned with a specific level of the nursing curriculum. This role emphasizes collaborative leadership, relationship-building, and the promotion of independent, active learning strategies. Lead Peer Tutors serve as mandatory group tutors, develop academic resources, and offer guidance to fellow peer tutors. They play a key role in helping students build confidence, adopt effective study strategies, and approach their coursework with resilience and a growth mindset.

Requirements

• Must be a nursing student enrolled at Belmont University!
• Earned a minimum grade of “B” or higher in chosen course
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to consistent availability and support for assigned cohort
• Complete a brief interview with the Student Success team
• Willingness to serve as a resource guide, and collaborative peer

Nice To Haves

• Tutoring experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Commit to at least one academic year of employment.
• Work a maximum of 8 hours per week
• Serve as a lead tutor for a designated cohort of peer tutors, based on program progression
• Provide group tutoring for courses aligned to each level, based on your interests and experience.
• Develop and share at least one high-quality review tool or practice resource per semester for the NUR course you support. These will be added to the ICON Peer Tutoring Resource Library.
• Host optional virtual office hours (time-permitting) to support fellow peer tutors—offering guidance, sharing strategies, and troubleshooting challenges.
• Communicate promptly with the Student Success Coordinator and provide feedback about student needs or recurring challenges.
• Participate in a tutor training focused on adult learning principles, inclusive support, and ethical practices.
• Uphold confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and program policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed