SE Content Tutor

University of Richmond

3d • $14 - $15

About The Position

Content Tutor’s provide academic support to enrolled University students through one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions. The tutor proactively guides student development toward a deeper understanding of course material, improved learning skills, and confidence in their academic abilities. This role requires a proactive and friendly approach and offers the opportunity to enhance subject knowledge and academic skills, while gaining valuable experience in leadership, learning strategies, professional and interpersonal communications skills, time management, and organization skills. Content Tutoring is a part of the Weinstein Learning Center’s collaborative approach to providing academic support to the University community.

Requirements

• Work a minimum of 5 hours per week
• Attend a minimum of 10 hours of training per semester
• Provide a statement of support for courses interested in tutoring (The template will be provided upon hiring.)
• Active undergraduate or graduate status at University of Richmond
• Strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred).
• Proficiency in the subject area(s) to be tutored
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student, staff, and faculty populations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Patience, adaptability, and a supportive attitude
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
• No previous tutoring experience required

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group tutoring sessions in designated subject areas
• Foster an active, positive, learning environment
• Assist students with acquiring skills and concepts, and encourage active learning and critical thinking
• Develop strong time management and organization skills
• Reliably respond to communications and reporting work hours
• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and student progress.
• Attend tutor training sessions and ongoing professional development.
• Adhere to the Weinstein learning Center’s policies, the university’s academic integrity policies and policies outlined in the Student Employment Handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees