OPS College Prep Tutor - The Hawkins Center

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

College Prep Tutors are part of the Hawkins Center Learning Services Program, which advocates for academically at-risk student-athletes and supports equitable access to education. The College Prep Program supports student-athletes who are academically underprepared in English, reading, and/or math, as determined by Florida’s mandated standardized testing requirements. Through corequisite learning support, students take credit-bearing, college-level courses while receiving additional academic support concurrently with their coursework.

College Prep Tutors provide individualized academic support in one or more subject areas—English, reading, and/or math—to help student-athletes strengthen foundational skills, engage with college-level coursework, and make academic progress with greater independence. Tutoring takes place at the Otis Hawkins Center for Academic & Personal Excellence in Farrior Hall on the University of Florida campus. Hours vary according to tutor availability and student demand, and tutors work with Learning Services staff to establish schedules. Tutors must maintain consistent availability for scheduled tutoring commitments and be able to work a non-standard schedule.

This is a part-time position with no associated benefits. Applicants must submit a current resume with the online application. Selected candidates complete UAA onboarding, required online training, and New Hire and Compliance Orientation before tutoring begins. Additional Learning Services training and professional development may be required. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background screening and completion of employment eligibility verification. The University Athletic Association is a separate, at-will employer from the University of Florida and is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in English, Math, Education, or a related area.
• Ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Certification in reading, English, mathematics, or Exceptional Student Education (ESE).
• Experience teaching or tutoring English, reading, or mathematics at the elementary, secondary, or postsecondary level.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in documentation and tutoring reports.
• Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule.
• Must submit a current resume with the online application.
• Must complete required onboarding, training, and orientation before beginning tutoring.
• Must pass satisfactory background screening and provide acceptable original documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Experience working with college students, student-athletes, or individuals with diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic support in English, reading, and/or math according to areas of expertise and student-athlete needs.
• Help student-athletes strengthen foundational academic skills and develop effective approaches to completing college-level coursework.
• Adapt tutoring strategies to each student-athlete’s learning needs, strengths, and goals.
• Help student-athletes break coursework into manageable steps while encouraging independence and ownership of their academic work.
• Build positive, professional relationships with student-athletes while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, Learning Services staff, Academic Advisors, and other colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and timely tutoring documentation and share relevant concerns or observations with appropriate Learning Services staff.
• Attend reliably and consistently to scheduled tutoring commitments.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with NCAA, University of Florida, SEC, and University Athletic Association policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend required trainings, orientations, and continuing education opportunities.
• Represent the Learning Services Program and University Athletic Association positively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level