Academic Tutor (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

5d • $15

About The Position

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Academic tutors provide instructional support to students in specific academic content areas and help students develop successful study skills.

Requirements

• Have earned at least 30 credit hours
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Earned a B (A preferred) in the classes you wish to tutor
• Available at least two evenings each week to tutor (Sunday – Thursday)
• Can provide two letters of recommendation, one of which must be a University Faculty/Staff reference who can speak to knowledge and capacity to tutor

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing weekly sessions with students to promote independent learning
• Communicating effectively with students and staff
• Identifying and addressing study skill needs for students in the context of their tutoring sessions
• Preparing and submitting accurate records of sessions with students.
• Maintaining a high level of knowledge in their academic content area.
• Knowing and complying with University FERPA, Sexual Harassment, and confidentiality guidelines
• Knowing and complying with policies governing the tutoring of student-athletes in the NCAA
• Attending training exercises designed to develop instructional skills and compliance with University and NCAA policies regarding the tutoring of student-athletes
• Additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed