Academic Tutor

Requisition ID: 2024-7789

of Openings: 4

Location: US-UT-Price Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: USU Eastern Department: USU Eastern-Campus Operations Advertised Salary: $9.00 to $10.00 an hour, Commensurate with experience

Overview Tutor positions are open to currently enrolled students and community members who would like to serve in a tutoring capacity while positively representing the institution. A tutor will provide individual and small group tutoring to students through a walk-in tutoring center or by appointment.

A tutor will help students who enroll in mathematics or life and physical science courses to understand the course material and learning objectives. A tutor will assist them in concept development, problem solving, and study skills. A tutor should have the essential characteristics of professionalism, skill-sets in subject area, and ability to devote adequate time to the position.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and assist students during scheduled office hours only.
• Check preferred email daily for work updates and notifications.
• Provide a detailed weekly schedule of availability for work every semester, and inform the ATC supervisor at least 24 hours in advance if unable to work or requesting schedule change.
• Attend and participate in department staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain a good working relationship with other tutors.
• Keep a log of all hours worked, including days, times, and tasks completed. Log in each scheduled workday to log hours worked through AggieTime.
• Ensure tutees complete a sign-in sheet as a participant.
• Communicate frequently with the ATC supervisor and report tutees that may need additional resources.
• Contact instructors to obtain course syllabus and material to discuss with a tutee.
• Advertise tutor services as required.
• Attend mandatory tutor training sessions as required by the Student Services and Enrollment Management department.
• Maintain good standing and follow the Student Code of Conduct and other university policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a USU Eastern student with 6 or more credits OR a community member with appropriate reference to validate skill-set to tutor subjects.
• Students should acquire recommendation from the instructor of the desired course to tutor.
• Students must maintain a 3.00 semester GPA; community members will engage in A+ or other suitable training to increase skill-set.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who enjoys working with others.
• Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse population.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision and ability to multitask.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

For Math Tutor:

• Completion of one or more of the following classes with a B or better:

• Math 1050

• Math 1060 or higher
• Stats 1040... For full info follow application link.

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