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. Sydney Epps, chemical engineering ‘24, started working as a one-on-one tutor her second year and became a group tutor in her third, fourth and fifth year at NC State. As a group tutor, she facilitated weekly collaborative study/work sessions among groups of up to five students in organic chemistry and calculus. During her fifth year, she was a group tutoring supervisor, where she provided feedback and support to other group tutors.
Here is what she had to say:
What did you enjoy most and what did you gain from your experience with the ASC?
My favorite part of working as a tutor was getting to help students. Watching students have that “aha!” moment and tell me that things we did in group tutoring led to their success was incredibly fulfilling.
What are you doing now, and what transferable skills from your job with the ASC have helped you in your current work?
I currently work as an Associate Consultant at Clarkston Consulting. Working with the Academic Success Center equipped me with innumerable transferable skills for the professional world. Some of the top ones are time management, task prioritization, conflict management, collaboration and active listening. In my job, the ability to work effectively with others is vital and working as a small group tutor I was exercising these skills during every session. Additionally, delivering and receiving constructive feedback as well as implementing changes in response to feedback are vital skills and the ASC puts a strong emphasis on continuous growth which helped me develop in these areas.
What other perks or advantages did you enjoy from your work at the ASC?
The ASC hosts a couple social events throughout the semester which are a fun way to meet new people! Also, I was able to receive mentorship from my supervisor, contributing to personal and professional development.
What advice would you give students who are considering applying to work for the ASC?
Working at the ASC was super fulfilling for me – if you don’t love one-on-one tutoring during your first semester, I would recommend trying another program because there is likely something for you if you have an interest in helping other students from an academic perspective. As a tutor, take note of the resources and strategies you learn in class and in staff meetings because they will be incredibly useful and valuable in sessions.
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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