Hourly Pooled - Academic Athletic Tutor

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tutors assist student-athletes in a controlled academic setting to communicate subject knowledge/study skills while practicing the highest level of academic integrity and provide information regarding the access of academic resources. Tutors will work in a one-on-one or small group setting and are expected to establish rapport with the student-athlete while exuding patience, trust, and confidentiality regarding any correspondence between tutor and student. Tutors are required to file individual reports regarding each meeting with a student-athlete by the end of the evening of each appointment. Tutors will be trained at the beginning of each semester on the specific NCAA rules applied to working with student-athletes. Hours per week may fluctuate from week to week depending on student need, tutor availability and student-athlete competition schedule. Tutors will be paid $12/hour. At the end of each semester tutors will be evaluated for continuing employment. If invited back, hourly rate will increase by $1/hour each academic year, capped at $16/hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least a Junior by class standing.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Have earned an A or B in the coursework they would like to tutor.

Nice To Haves

• Active listening skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist student-athletes in a controlled academic setting to communicate subject knowledge/study skills.
• Practice the highest level of academic integrity.
• Provide information regarding the access of academic resources.
• Establish rapport with the student-athlete while exuding patience, trust, and confidentiality.
• File individual reports regarding each meeting with a student-athlete by the end of the evening of each appointment.
• Be trained on specific NCAA rules applied to working with student-athletes.
• Set max hours available each week and honor the time provided.
• Communicate effectively with the tutor coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree