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Tutor jobs on OPT are widely available at universities, tutoring centers, and online platforms, but authorization rules matter. Your EAD must be active before you start, and the role must align with your degree field for STEM OPT extensions. Independent contractor arrangements require extra caution.
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This is a fulltime position providing services to eligible students of Iowa Central Community College. Primary responsibilities are to assist the SSS Project Director with activities assigned to SSS in accordance with grant requirements, such as assisting students with academic advising, transfer, financial aid information, and educational planning. This person will oversee peer tutors and work study employees as well as the tutoring process. Some evening and weekend work required. Position is contingent on continued grant funding.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)
- Assist students with all aspects of SSS services in accordance with grant requirements.
- Coordinate the peer tutor program.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of the Student Support Services grant.
- Assist with evaluation of program services for grant compliance.
- Maintain an assigned load of direct services for participants.
- Schedule, offer, and conduct workshops for SSS participants.
- Assist students with the development of an Education Action Plan.
- Meet with SSS advisees monthly to discuss academic and personal progress.
- Maintain a professional and efficient work space.
Frequent (34-66%)
- Assist with the enrollment of eligible participants into the program.
- Maintain accurate records and reports as required in the Grant and assigned by the Project Director.
- Submit reports and data by established deadlines.
Occasionally (10-33%)
- Work with and coordinate services with the Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Records Offices and the Academic Resource Center.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
- Possess outstanding human relations skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a student-first philosophy; Understand the complexities of the broad spectrum of personalities and needs of students and be willing to work consistently and fairly with all.
- Possess a problem-solving attitude.
- Be detail oriented.
- Perform well in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit punctuality in work habits.
- Cultivate positive rapport and working relationships with Iowa Central personnel and outside groups for the coordination and promotion of project activities and services.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in education, human services, psychology, counseling, student services or related field required, although a combination of education and experience may be considered; Two years experience working in a TRIO or similar program working with similar populations; Preference given to applicants who reflect project participants: low income, first generation and/or disabled.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) talking or listening to persons over the telephone and in person, sitting, visual activity, repetitive motion while utilizing computer equipment; frequent (34-66%) getting up and down, reaching, standing, and walking; and occasional (10-33%) filing, lifting up to 25 pounds. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
Description Summary
This is a fulltime position providing services to eligible students of Iowa Central Community College. Primary responsibilities are to assist the SSS Project Director with activities assigned to SSS in accordance with grant requirements, such as assisting students with academic advising, transfer, financial aid information, and educational planning. This person will oversee peer tutors and work study employees as well as the tutoring process. Some evening and weekend work required. Position is contingent on continued grant funding.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)
- Assist students with all aspects of SSS services in accordance with grant requirements.
- Coordinate the peer tutor program.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of the Student Support Services grant.
- Assist with evaluation of program services for grant compliance.
- Maintain an assigned load of direct services for participants.
- Schedule, offer, and conduct workshops for SSS participants.
- Assist students with the development of an Education Action Plan.
- Meet with SSS advisees monthly to discuss academic and personal progress.
- Maintain a professional and efficient work space.
Frequent (34-66%)
- Assist with the enrollment of eligible participants into the program.
- Maintain accurate records and reports as required in the Grant and assigned by the Project Director.
- Submit reports and data by established deadlines.
Occasionally (10-33%)
- Work with and coordinate services with the Financial Aid, Admissions, and Student Records Offices and the Academic Resource Center.
- Other duties assigned by the supervisor.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
- Possess outstanding human relations skills.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a student-first philosophy; Understand the complexities of the broad spectrum of personalities and needs of students and be willing to work consistently and fairly with all.
- Possess a problem-solving attitude.
- Be detail oriented.
- Perform well in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit punctuality in work habits.
- Cultivate positive rapport and working relationships with Iowa Central personnel and outside groups for the coordination and promotion of project activities and services.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in education, human services, psychology, counseling, student services or related field required, although a combination of education and experience may be considered; Two years experience working in a TRIO or similar program working with similar populations; Preference given to applicants who reflect project participants: low income, first generation and/or disabled.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) talking or listening to persons over the telephone and in person, sitting, visual activity, repetitive motion while utilizing computer equipment; frequent (34-66%) getting up and down, reaching, standing, and walking; and occasional (10-33%) filing, lifting up to 25 pounds. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Tutor
Confirm your role qualifies under your degree field
For STEM OPT, tutoring must directly relate to your degree. A computer science graduate tutoring math or coding satisfies this. Tutoring unrelated subjects may not qualify, which puts your 24-month extension at risk.
Clarify your employment classification upfront
Many tutoring positions are offered as independent contractor roles. STEM OPT requires a formal employer-employee relationship, so confirm with your DSO whether the arrangement satisfies reporting requirements before accepting any offer.
Track your hours if working multiple tutoring jobs
OPT allows multiple concurrent employers, but STEM OPT requires working at least 20 hours per week in total. Keep records across all positions to stay compliant and document this accurately during employer reporting cycles.
Ask employers about E-Verify enrollment early
STEM OPT employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Many smaller tutoring companies and independent schools are not. Confirm enrollment before accepting an offer to avoid losing your extension eligibility after onboarding.
Prepare a clear narrative connecting tutoring to your field
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often hesitate at sponsorship. A one-page explanation of your EAD, work authorization timeline, and how the tutoring role connects to your degree field helps hiring managers move forward confidently.
Report job changes to your DSO within the required window
If you switch tutoring employers or add a new one, update your DSO promptly. STEM OPT requires reporting within five business days of any job change to avoid a compliance violation that could affect your status.
Tutor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a tutor on OPT if my degree is not in education?
Yes, for standard OPT there is no requirement that your job title match your degree field exactly. However, for STEM OPT the role must be directly related to your degree. A data science graduate tutoring statistics or programming would generally qualify. A biology graduate tutoring unrelated subjects likely would not. Confirm with your DSO before accepting.
Do tutoring jobs on OPT count toward STEM OPT extension eligibility?
They can, but only if the tutoring work is directly related to your STEM degree and performed for an E-Verify enrolled employer in a genuine employer-employee relationship. Freelance or platform-based tutoring arrangements often fail one of these requirements. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific setup qualifies before relying on it for your extension application.
Where can I find tutoring jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists tutoring roles from employers familiar with OPT work authorization. Most general job boards do not filter by sponsorship or OPT friendliness, which wastes time and creates rejection cycles. Searching on Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers already understand your authorization status.
Can I tutor students privately as a self-employed individual while on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted under OPT. You must have a formal employer-employee relationship, meaning a company or institution employs you, withholds taxes, and reports your employment. Private tutoring where you set your own rates and invoice clients independently does not meet this requirement and puts your OPT authorization at risk.
What documentation should I bring when starting a tutoring job on OPT?
You will need your EAD card, your Form I-20 with OPT authorization noted, your passport, and your I-94 record. Employers complete Form I-9 using these documents. For STEM OPT, your employer also needs to be enrolled in E-Verify before your start date. Bring original documents, not copies, and confirm your EAD start date has passed before your first day.