OPS College Prep Tutor - The Hawkins Center

Florida Gators • Gainesville, FL

18d • Onsite

About The Position

College Prep Tutors are part of the 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 underprepared in English, reading, and/or math based on Florida standardized testing requirements. Students receive corequisite support while enrolled in credit-bearing college-level courses.

Tutors provide individualized academic support in one or more of English, reading, and math. They help student-athletes strengthen foundational skills, engage with college-level coursework, and make academic progress with increasing 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 must be able to work a non-standard schedule.

This is a part-time position with no associated benefits. Tutors complete required training and orientation before beginning, and may be required to participate in additional Learning Services training and professional development. Applicants must submit a current resume. The University Athletic Association is a separate entity from the University of Florida; its employment is at-will and contingent on satisfactory background screening and completion of employment eligibility verification.

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.
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule.
• Must submit a current resume in addition to completing the online application.

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 expertise and student-athlete needs.
• Help student-athletes strengthen foundational academic skills and develop effective approaches to college-level coursework.
• Adapt tutoring strategies to each student-athlete’s learning needs, strengths, and goals.
• Help students 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 professionally with student-athletes, Learning Services staff, Academic Advisors, and other colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, timely tutoring documentation and communicate relevant concerns or observations to appropriate Learning Services staff.
• Attend reliably and consistently for 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