For all subject areas:

• Enrolled at least part-time (at least 6 credits for undergraduates, 5 credits for graduates), at the University of Washington Seattle during each quarter of employment, except summer quarter
• Successful completion of introductory coursework within each discipline (see table below)

Tutors are required to have successfully completed the courses in their chosen discipline (listed below). Courses may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed before the start of employment. Completion of equivalent accelerated/honors courses will also satisfy this requirement. There is no minimum GPA requirement.

The courses listed below are common courses that students come into CLUE for tutoring support. You must be comfortable tutoring all of the courses listed in the subject you are applying for. Please check position description for more information about submitting transcripts and about mapping out course translations if you have taken courses outside of UW.

Drop-in Tutors have to be able to work in Mary Gates Hall Commons from Sundays through Thursdays from 7 pm - 11 pm. Tutors do not work every night but must be available in evenings. Shifts are 4 hours long and each tutor works 2-3 shifts (nights) a week. Schedule changes quarterly based on tutor availability but tutors are assigned shifts for the week based on team and subject availability.

• Hours: Work 8-12 hours per week throughout the academic year (excludes breaks)

New tutors must attend/ complete:

• Asynchronous, online training (10 hours total)
• CLUE Fall Orientation Training
• GEN ST 375: Tutoring in Higher Education (CLUE Tutor Training Course)
  • Tuesdays, 5 pm - 6:20 pm weekly in Fall Quarter

In the drop-in tutor position, tutors will:

• Gain professional competencies in time management, effective communication, and strong teamwork skills
• Develop a strong understanding of best practices in relationship to tutoring and teaching in higher education, especially with respect to educational equity
• Learn how to best engage in teaching and tutoring with a diverse student population in one-on-one settings
• Develop a strong understanding of how to integrate departmental goals/mission into teaching and tutoring practice

“I truly enjoyed hearing that my feedback was helpful and that I was able to make students feel more confident in their writing. I also learned a lot about being a tutor and how to improve my tutoring practice. Overall, I came to realize that tutoring is a rewarding job that promotes selfimprovement as well.”

- Former CLUE Writing Drop-in Tutor

Undergraduate students: $22.65 per hour
Graduate students: $23.65 per hour

The contract states that effective 7/1/2026, the minimum ASE hourly rates will be increased according to contract guidelines.

Drop-in Tutor positions for the upcoming academic year are posted on Handshake at the end of Winter Quarter. Hiring decisions are finalized by the end of Spring Quarter.

If we have any mid-year positions available, they will be posted on Handshake. Complete our interest list form to be updated of any open positions.

When positions are available, they are posted on Handshake. You apply by submitting all materials for your application (google form, resume, supplemental questions, unofficial transcripts) through the Handshake posting.