Student - Business Statistics Tutor

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Academic Tutoring at UVU seeks student tutors to help students navigate assigned courses and course material, working one-on-one and with groups. The program supports students from all identities, cultures, points of view, and backgrounds as they pursue their educational goals. Certified peer tutors focus on major gateway courses and foster academic exploration and lifelong learning.

Tutors provide appointment-based and/or drop-in support in assigned courses and content areas. In addition to face-to-face tutoring, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or other campus labs. Tutors complete required training and certification and contribute to Academic Tutoring initiatives, which may include class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and participating in year-end events.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Grade B or higher in MGMT 2340.
• Knowledgeable about a wide range of Business Management content.
• Well-versed in study skills and strategies.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt teaching for a variety of needs and backgrounds.
• Reliable, with strong time- and task-management skills.
• Familiarity with available student resources on campus.
• Ability to read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Grade B or higher in MGMT 2400 and MGMT 3345.
• Grade B or higher in upper-division Business Management courses.
• Familiarity with other courses offered by the Woodbury School of Business.
• Familiarity using R for statistical analysis.
• Familiarity using SQL and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually and in groups by appointment and/or on a drop-in basis in assigned courses and content material.
• Work in face-to-face settings and, as assigned, in the online tutoring lab or other campus labs.
• Participate in required tutor training and certification, as well as ongoing trainings.
• Contribute to Academic Tutoring initiatives, including class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and year-end events.
• Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and in a friendly manner, adapting teaching to varied needs and backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality and cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs.

What This Job Offers

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