Student Jobs in the BLC

The Blugold Learning Center employs a student staff of tutors, coaches, PASS Leaders, and a small clerical staff. Jobs in the BLC allow for flexible, on-campus hours while gaining skills and expertise that look great on any resume. See below for our available positions and send us an email to let us know you're interested in joining the BLC team!

Academic Coaching

If you are interested in applying to become an Academic Coach, review the academic skills the BLC offers coaching in and consider the criteria below. The BLC generally hires coaches who...

• have strong time management and organizational skills.
• possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• have interest in collaborating with and helping others.
• have strong leaderships skills.
• have a positive attitude toward and knowledge of UWEC support services/programs.
• can commit to working at least two semesters.

The BLC generally hires coaches before the start of fall semester and provides paid training prior to the start of the semester.  Current starting pay is $14.00/hour.

For more information, contact Zoe Marquez at belliszx@uwec.edu, or stop by the Student Success Commons in Centennial 2104 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Peer Tutoring

If you are interested in applying to become a Peer Tutor, review the courses tutored in the BLC, and consider the criteria below. The BLC generally hires tutors who...

• have a strong background in their tutoring content area (B or higher in any course tutored or equivalent experience).
• have a proven track record of academic success (usually B average or better).
• enjoy working with and helping their peers.
• can list one or more faculty as references.
• can commit to being consistent, reliable employees.

The BLC generally hires tutors before each semester and then provides paid training before the semester begins. Current starting pay is $14.00/hr.

Open positions can be found by logging into Handshake using your UWEC credentials and searching for Peer Tutor.

For more information, contact Amy Root at rootar@uwec.edu or stop by the Student Success Commons in Centennial 2104 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are held twice every week and are available to all students in specified sections of a course. PASS Leaders encourage peer collaboration and facilitate study sessions using active learning strategies. PASS Leaders average 9-12 hours of work per week. If you are interested in applying to become a PASS Leader, review the courses we currently have PASS paired with, and consider the information below.

PASS Leader Responsibilities:

• Attend class and be a model student
• Make regular announcements about study sessions to students in the class
• Hold two, 1.5-hour study sessions every week
• Plan study sessions
• Hold 1 office hour every week
• Attend all PASS workshops and meetings
• Keep and maintain accurate session records
• Take and maintain accurate attendance records

THE BLC generally hires PASS leaders who...

• earned a grade of B or higher in the course they will be PASS leader for.
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• possess strong communication skills and relate well with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• are self-motivated.
• have excellent time management skills.
• can commit to working as a PASS leader for at least two semesters.

The BLC generally hires PASS Leaders before each semester and provides initial and continuous paid training throughout the semester. Current starting pay is $14.00/hour.

For more information, contact Liza Wernicke at werniclj@uwec.edu or stop by the Student Success Commons in Centennial 2104 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.