Work at the Learning Support Centre

 

Apply Here for Winter 2021!

We are always looking for responsible, resourceful, innovative, and dedicated students to enhance the centre's growing Student Leadership team! 

We are proud to offer academic support to Mohawk College students through our Student Leaders. Our Student Leader positions include:

  • Peer Tutors - Course Content
  • Peer Tutors - Writing & Communication
  • Peer Tutors - Math
  • Student Success Mentors - Study Skills

We always accept applications; however, hiring depends on available positions. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that all tutoring services will be virtual for the Winter 2021 semester. 

Questions? Email lsc [at] mohawkcollege.ca 

 

Qualifications

  • A preference of 80% GPA or higher (all students encouraged to apply)
  • A satisfactory reference from a Mohawk College instructor
  • A minimum of 80% or higher in courses willing to support
  • Be in second semester or higher
  • Passion for helping others and engaging with peers
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Reliable, responsible, and resilient
  • Respectfully able to engage with a diverse student population


Please review the job descriptions below for specific information on qualifications and requirements.

Benefits of Being a Student Leader

  • Work around your timetable
  • $14.25 per hour with bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Gain useful and valuable work experience
  • Get access to professional development sessions
  • Participate in Study Jam - the College's largest study event
  • Network with staff, faculty and develop collegial relationships
  • Positive role model for peers
  • Development of leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Development of transferable skills
  • Increased self-confidence
  • Opportunity to make a difference

Job Descriptions

Student Leader Testimonials

  • "Being part of a great team, Having wonderful supervisors to work for, and above all, being able to help the students academically and emotionally" - Peer Tutor
  • "It is extremely rewarding to see students mature and gain confidence as they master the courses. One student came to me out of desperation and ended up getting a grade over 80% on his next test". - Peer Tutor
  • "Being able to teach other students how to approach the learning process. They seem to really benefit from this". - Peer Tutor

  • Being a P.A.S.S. leader is altogether an invaluable experience. I not only improved my leadership skills but also my collaboration skills. This experience has equipped me with all necessary skills to deal with bundles of people in the real world with different cultures and backgrounds. Thanks to the wonderful people at LSC who gave me the opportunity to make differences in the lives of students. – P.A.S.S. Leader