Job Description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here--students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC's Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU's people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future!

Competition ID:

4166

Internal Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

External Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

# of Openings:

60


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Salary Information:

Student Assistant Pay Scale

Employment Type:

Temporary Part Time

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Travel Frequency:

Employee Group:

Student Assistant

Days of Work (BCGEU):

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

Hours per Week (BCGEU):

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to Learning Strategist or Learning Centre Coordinator

SUMMARY

Tutors receive three levels of training. Principle duties include tutoring KPU students to help them become more effective learners. Tutors achieve this by asking questions about the student's understanding of the subject area, making suggestions about how to study or a method of approaching a problem, modelling appropriate learning strategies, and by referring the student to learning resources or other services within or outside the university. Peer Tutors are not expected to teach coursework. They are not expected to be substitutes for teachers and they are definitely not allowed to do the student's work or assignments. Peer tutors are current KPU students helping other students to learn.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To tutor KPU students in specific subject areas after completing appropriate training To help KPU students to understand main course concepts, how to follow assignment structures, and how to improve their performance in their coursework To provide feedback on students' assignments and to provide students with ways to improve their work To help students to identify and find the assistance they need To assist with transition, orientation and retention programs To assist with the promotion of Learning Centre services and programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Profile

Confident in their knowledge of a specific subject(s) Patient and willing to tailor their explanation of key concepts to a variety of students Friendly and welcoming of all students Punctual, focused, and hard-working

Experience

Be registered as a KPU student Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed at least 24 credit hours Provide references from two KPU instructors who would support your application

Knowledge

Can identify ways in which to learn subject matter effectively Can identify errors in students' understanding of key course concepts Has a clear understanding of the key concepts and skills in the courses and subject areas that they wish to tutor in

Location

KPU has four learning centers, which are located on the Surrey, Langley, Richmond, and Cloverdale campuses. Tutors can choose which campus they would like to tutor at; however, different tutors are needed at different campuses depending on the subject that they tutor in. Tutors will also be eligible to tutor online.

Documents Required

Resume Unofficial Transcript Course Schedule for the Fall 2025 Semester.

Salary Information

Student Assistants are paid as per the following:

Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) - BC Minimum Wage One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) - BC Minimum Wage plus 8% With a post-secondary diploma or degree - BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.


Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU's workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.


If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.


Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.


We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.