Content Tutor (Staff Wage & Student Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and skill acquisition including, but not limited to, test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads. We will hire across all discipline areas and qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST). This position is for the Fall 2026 semester. Content Tutors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (typically twice weekly) and will work in small groups or one-on-one with student-athletes. Content Tutors are expected to have a strong understanding of the course content and demonstrate this through the incorporation of relevant study strategies in proper planning of the sessions. The Academic Affairs Staff will train all tutors on the CAST framework and expectations for tutor sessions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with some college course work
• Must have knowledge of the tutor course content and have received a B or better in that particular course
• Must be able to deliver study strategies specific to the content area
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be highly organized
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and the UVA Honor Code

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with students in higher education
• Some experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring
• Experience working with student-athletes

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content.
• Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework.
• Comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
• Complete detailed session reports at the end of each session via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student-performance.
• Establish professional working relationship with students and the Athletics Academic Affairs Staff.
• Attend tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester and required trainings throughout.
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment.
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
• At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees