Peer Tutor Coordinator

Career Guide

A Peer Tutor Coordinator runs and improves a peer tutoring program. They recruit and train student tutors, match tutoring support to student needs, schedule sessions, track outcomes, and work with faculty and student services to improve academic success.

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Key Responsibilities

Recruit peer tutors
Interview and select peer tutors
Onboard new tutors
Deliver tutor training
Provide ongoing tutor coaching
Create tutoring schedules
Coordinate tutor assignments
Manage tutoring session logistics
Communicate with students and faculty
Track attendance and participation
Collect student feedback
Monitor academic outcomes
Maintain program records
Ensure privacy and confidentiality
Promote tutoring services
Support accessibility needs
Manage tutor payroll or timesheets
Prepare program reports
Support continuous program improvement

Top Skills for Success

Communication

Coaching

Training Facilitation

Program Coordination

Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Data Tracking

Report Writing

Student Support

Academic Support Services Knowledge

Equity Awareness

Organization

Time Management

Problem Solving

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Student Success Coordinator

Academic Support Services Coordinator

Tutoring Center Manager

Learning Center Coordinator

Academic Advising Coordinator

Retention Specialist

Transition Opportunities

Student Services Manager

Program Manager

Academic Advising

Academic Success Coach Training and Development Specialist

Education Program Specialist

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Program EvaluationBudget ManagementStaff SupervisionData AnalysisMarketing OutreachPolicy Compliance

Development SuggestionsBuild a simple outcomes dashboard, learn basic budgeting, practice structured one on one coaching, and partner with institutional research or student services teams to strengthen reporting and compliance.

Market Intelligence Report

Peer Tutor Coordinator is part of the Education Administration category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUSD 38,000 to 48,000

Mid LevelUSD 48,000 to 62,000

Senior LevelUSD 62,000 to 78,000

Growth Trend

Stable demand. Hiring is strongest at colleges, universities, and academic support centers, with openings influenced by enrollment levels and student success funding.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

Community collegesUniversitiesPrivate collegesK to 12 school districtsCharter school networksNonprofit education organizationsOnline tutoring providers

Industry Sectors

Higher EducationK to 12 EducationNonprofitEducation TechnologyWorkforce Development

Recommended Next Steps

Create a standard tutor onboarding checklist

Build a repeatable training plan for new tutors

Set clear tutor performance expectations

Implement a consistent observation and feedback process

Track key metrics such as attendance and repeat visits

Collect post session student feedback

Develop a term based outreach plan to increase awareness

Document processes in a shared program handbook

Seek a mentor in student success or learning center leadership

Pursue relevant coursework in coaching or program evaluation