The Academic Success Center (ASC) regularly hires tutors and academic peer mentors as well as writing consultants for its undergraduate and graduate writing centers. Both positions are on-campus, paid opportunities for students who enjoy helping their peers be academically successful.
To give a better idea of what it’s like being a student worker in the ASC, we spoke with some alumni who worked there during their time at NC State. Olive Ann Parker, Biological Sciences and Spanish, ‘24, started working as a tutor during her sophomore year and worked as a supplemental instruction (SI) leader for her sophomore, junior and senior years.
As an SI leader, she attended the chemistry class she supported and would take notes while in the class. Outside of class, she planned and facilitated three SI sessions a week. She also served as a peer supervisor for fellow SI Leaders during her senior year.
Here is what she had to say:
What did you enjoy most and what did you gain from your experience with the ASC?
I really enjoyed working with all the students while I was an SI leader. I loved watching students become more confident in chemistry throughout the semester. I learned that I really enjoy working with other people to help them achieve their goals!
What are you doing now, and what transferable skills from your job with the ASC have helped you in your current work?
I am taking a gap year between undergrad and medical school. I am currently working as a dermatology medical assistant at Midtown Dermatology. My job can be very fast paced at times and sometimes I have to multitask between triaging multiple patients, returning patient phone calls and other responsibilities. As an SI leader, I learned how to manage multiple groups of people at once and I think this skill has been valuable for me in my current role as a medical assistant.
What other perks or advantages did you enjoy from your work at the ASC?
The best advantage of working for the ASC are the amazing supervisors! They will always work with you to help you achieve your goals and they genuinely care about each student employee. Getting to work closely with professors is another advantage as well.
What advice would you give students who are considering applying to work for the ASC?
Working at the ASC is one of the best jobs I have ever had. Anyone wanting a flexible, on-campus job that is focused on helping other students achieve their goals should definitely apply for a job at the ASC.
If you are a current student interested in working as a tutor, peer mentor or writing consultant within the Academic Success Center, please apply here.
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