Athletic Tutor

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Student Athlete Support Services employs approximately 40-50 tutors in nearly every major subject area each semester. VCU Rams Tutors promote academic success by helping student-athletes who are experiencing academic difficulty or need additional support to develop academic skills and course-specific knowledge.

Requirements

• Must have completed at least 40 credits.
• Must have a minimum 3.2 cumulative undergraduate and/or graduate GPA.
• Be available to work a minimum of 12 hours a week from the first day of classes to the end of final exams.
• Have excellent communication skills and a patient, encouraging attitude

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly sessions with students to promote independent learning.
• Identify and address study skill needs for students in the context of the tutorial session.
• Communicate effectively with students.
• Create and submit accurate records of sessions with student-athletes by the specified deadline.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge in academic areas selected to tutor.
• Know and comply with the policies of VCU SASS that govern the tutoring of student athletes, especially NCAA regulations.
• Comply with the University’s FERPA, Honor Code, and Title IX guidelines.
• Work with SASS staff to ensure success of the student-athlete.
• Attend tutor training and meetings as required, completing at least 10 hours of training a semester.
• Additional duties assigned by Tutor Coordinator.

Benefits

• All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/all-benefits/] for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

What This Job Offers

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