Join Our Team

1. Identify a qualified student:

• Must have an A or B in the relevant course.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Must be in good academic standing (does not need to be full-time).

2. Discuss tutoring with the student:

• Clearly outline qualifications, pay rate ($17.33/hr drop-in- $18.19/hr embedded), and expectations.
• Confirm the student's interest in drop-in tutoring, embedded tutoring, or both.
• Collect their preferred mode(s) of communication (email and/or phone), and 900 number to provide to the tutoring center.

3. Submit your recommendation via the  Faculty Recommendation Form*.

• Deadline for all tutor recommendations: Friday, October 31st, 2025
• Recommendations submitted after the deadline will still be accepted but may delay the tutor's start date.

4. Encourage your student to complete their portion of the application promptly:

• Student Tutors: Submit Student Worker Application, Resume, and Personal Statement.
• Non-Student Tutors: Complete Provisional Employment Application, Resume, and Personal statement, and provide a transcript from the last institution attended.

*Please note that only VCCCD faculty are authorized to complete this form. If a faculty member from outside VCCCD would like to make a recommendation, please contact Erika Hurtado at ehurtado@vcccd.edu. 

Students interested in becoming tutors should:

1. Review the eligibility requirements:

• A or B grade in the relevant course
• 3.0 GPA Minimum
• Good academic standing

2. Obtain a faculty recommendation:

• Reach out to your instructor and express your interest
• Share your qualifications clearly
• Provide the instructor the link to the Faculty Tutor Recommendation Form

3. Complete your online application once the instructor submits their recommendation.

Note: You must have a faculty recommendation submitted before your application will be processed.

To express your interest in applying, please submit the following documents to Erika Hurtado at ehurtado@vcccd.edu.

• A transcript from your most recently attended institution, showing relevant degree and a minimum 3.00 G.P.A
• Resume
• Personal Statement

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Why work with us?

Build strong communication and organizational skills in a collaborative academic setting. Gain hands-on experience in customer service and office operations while assisting fellow students. 

Student Assistant (Receptionist) Job Description

Student Assistants manage the front desk, support students, and facilitate smooth communication with all tutoring services, all while delivering excellent customer service. Student Assistants receive training, enjoy a flexible schedule, and have the opportunity to network with students and faculty.

Requirements

Full-time student 12+ units, unless you are part of EAC or Federal Work-Study

2.0 G.P.A

Good academic standing

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