CAST Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working for the Center for Academic Success & Tutoring (CAST)! Join a community that enjoys helping others succeed!
The CAST offers on-campus employment opportunities to Farmingdale State College students who are currently enrolled at least half part-time. Please see the position overviews posted below.
About the Position:
Interviews take place on a rolling basis. This is a work study and non-work study student position.
Peer Tutors help other FSC students become academically successful in their courses. Tutors are selected based on their interpersonal skills and academic proficiency.
Training is provided along with opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least (6) credits.
- Must have attained a B+ or higher in the specific course at FSC.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
- Must commit to a weekly tutoring schedule for the semester.
- Must be in good academic and judicial standing.
- Must have solid communication skills.
- Must have (2) faculty recommendations in the subject area.
Job Duties
- Conduct individual or small group tutoring sessions online and on campus.
- Participate in staff meetings, training workshops, and the employee evaluation process.
- Conduct class visits, on-campus events, and other outreach activities.
- Additional duties/responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Connection with other students and campus opportunities
- Tutors develop further academic proficiency in their subject area by tutoring others which oftentimes leads to earning higher grades in their own coursework.
All student staff members receive professional development training, paid opportunities for campus involvement, and post-graduate mentorship.
Additional Information:
Tutoring positions are available as College Work-Study or Student Assistant.
Questions about this position? Please e-mail TutoringCenter@farmingdale.edu.
Fall 2025 Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr
Please be advised: the Center does not offer tutoring in English/Writing or Mathematics. Students interested in tutoring those subjects should contact the Writing Center or Math Center for more information.
About the Position:
Interviews take place on a rolling basis. This is a work study and non-work study student position.
Peer Academic Coaches help other FSC students become academically successful by assisting students with developing academic success strategies for use in any course. Peer academic coaches can provide a unique perspective from a student’s point of view on many different facets of college life. Peer academic coaches are selected based off their interpersonal skills and academic proficiency.
Training is provided along with opportunities for professional development.
Qualifications:
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in at least (6) credits.
- Must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
- Must commit to a weekly schedule for the semester.
- Must be in good academic and judicial standing.
- Must have solid communication skills.
- Must be endorsed by and FSC faculty or staff member.
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Organizational and College success skills and strategies, including the ability to convey the following skills to students: campus resources, learning strategies, time management, organization, note-taking, and studying, among other related topics.
Job Duties
- Coach students in academic success topics (time management, note-taking, etc.).
- Lead or co-facilitating student success-themed activities or workshops.
- Participate in staff meetings, training workshops, and the employee evaluation process.
- Conduct class visits, on-campus events and other outreach activities.
- Additional duties/responsibilities/projects may be assigned as needed.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Friendly and supportive environment
- Connection with other students and campus opportunities
All student staff members receive professional development training, paid opportunities for campus involvement, and post-graduate mentorship.
Additional Information:
Coaching positions are available as College Work-Study or Student Assistant.
Questions about this position? Please e-mail TutoringCenter@farmingdale.edu.
Fall 2025 Hourly Rate: $17.50/hr
Step 1: Login to CareerConnect* and search for "CAST - Peer Tutor" or "CAST - Student Success Coach" to view the job posting and download a Peer Tutor Employment Application. You may also e-mail us to request a copy of the application at TutoringCenter@farmingdale.edu.
Step 2: Complete the application and be sure to include your availability and the courses you wish to tutor. Submit your application with a copy of your resume via CareerConnect or e-mail it to TutoringCenter@farmingdale.edu.
Step 3: Send the Recommend a Peer Tutor form to (2) faculty members in your subject area.
Questions?
Need help with accessing CareerConnect? Please contact the Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development for assistance.
Still could use some help? Send us an Email and we will get back to you shortly.
CENTER FOR
ACADEMIC SUCCESS & TUTORING
Greenley Hall, Room 302
934-420-2066
tutoringcenter@farmingdale.edu
