Work with the Academic Success Center
Help other students succeed while building communication, leadership, and professional experience.
The Academic Success Center employs students in several peer-support and campus-service roles. Whether you enjoy explaining course concepts, helping students develop learning strategies, leading group study, or creating a welcoming environment, there may be a position that fits your strengths.
Explore Each Position
Subject Tutor
Help students understand challenging course content and become more confident, independent learners.
What You鈥檒l Do
Facilitate scheduled or drop-in tutoring for supported courses.
Ask guiding questions, explain concepts, and model problem-solving.
Help students develop strategies they can use independently.
At a Glance
Good fit if you: Enjoy explaining ideas and helping classmates learn.
Course expectation: Earned a B or higher in the courses you support.
Schedule: Minimum of approximately six hours per week; varies by course needs and availability.
Peer Academic Coach
Help students strengthen learning strategies, set goals, and stay accountable.
What You鈥檒l Do
Facilitate individual academic coaching sessions.
Help students develop goals, strategies, and realistic action plans.
Support workshops, outreach, and other ASC initiatives.
At a Glance
Good fit if you: Enjoy listening, asking questions, and encouraging others.
Academic expectation: Active undergraduate student in good academic standing.
Schedule: Approximately 5鈥10 hours per week based on your availability.
PASS Leader
Lead collaborative study sessions that connect course content with effective ways to learn.
What You鈥檒l Do
Attend lectures for an assigned PASS-supported course.
Plan and facilitate three group study sessions each week.
Create activities that help students review content and practice learning strategies.
At a Glance
Good fit if you: Enjoy leading groups, presenting, and creating interactive activities.
Course expectation: Earned a B or higher in the course you support.
Schedule: Approximately 10鈥12 hours per week, including lectures, sessions, and planning.
Front Desk Specialist
Create a welcoming first point of contact for students and visitors to the ASC.
What You鈥檒l Do
Greet visitors and connect them with the appropriate services or staff.
Answer questions, calls, and appointment-related requests.
Support ASC programs through data entry and administrative tasks.
At a Glance
Good fit if you: Are welcoming, organized, dependable, and enjoy helping people.
Academic expectation: Active undergraduate student in good academic standing.
Schedule: Approximately 5鈥15 hours per week during ASC operating hours.
Why Work with the ASC?
- Make a Difference 鈥 Help other students feel more confident, connected, and prepared.
- Build Transferable Skills 鈥 Develop communication, leadership, organization, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
- Receive Training and Support 鈥 Learn through training, feedback, and continued professional development.
- Work on Campus 鈥 Gain meaningful work experience in a role designed to support your responsibilities as a 麻豆短视频 State student.
Questions 麻豆短视频 Working with the ASC?
Have questions about a position, application requirements, or current opportunities? Contact the Academic Success Center at 330-672-3190 or asc@kent.edu.
Ready to find your place on the ASC team?
Explore current opportunities and choose the role that best fits your strengths.
Application Process
Find
Find and compare each job for the best fit.
Pick
Confirm and pick the position that fits you.
Apply
Submit the application for that position.
Next Steps
Selected applicants will receive "next steps" email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hear from Our Student Employees
"I enjoy being a tutor because it is so fulfilling to see a student understand a topic and gain confidence in their abilities."
鈥淚 enjoy working as an Academic Coach because I get to help students recognize their strengths, and I have also learned and grown as a student myself.鈥
"I love the flexible hours that come with being a PASS Leader. I also enjoy getting to interact with other students every week.鈥
鈥淭he workplace environment is genuinely the best part. My coworkers and supervisors are kind and supportive, and they encourage us to be students鈥攏ot just employees.鈥
鈥淚 enjoy helping students succeed, the supportive work environment, and the opportunities the ASC provides for personal and professional growth.鈥
鈥淲orking in the ASC gives me experience for my future career while allowing me to help other students reach their goals.鈥
鈥淲orking in the ASC has helped me build confidence and step outside of my comfort zone.鈥
鈥淚 feel like I鈥檝e found my own community at 麻豆短视频 State because of my coworkers and supervisors in the ASC.鈥
