Peer Tutor, Study & Research Skills (On-Site)

University of Maryland Global Campus • San Antonio, TX

1d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks accomplished UMGC students to work on-site as part-time peer tutors for UMGC undergraduate students at UMGC San Antonio . Tutoring will be offered on-site at San Antonio, TX via scheduled appointment and drop-in availability. Ideal candidates will demonstrate high-level skills in study strategies and basic research methods and be prepared to support undergraduate students across a wide range of courses and disciplines.

Requirements

• Be a current undergraduate or graduate student at UMGC with a minimum of two consecutive semesters completed not more than a year ago
• A grade of “A” in any version of PACE (for undergraduate candidates)
• Able to demonstrate fair knowledge of good study skills, reading comprehension, and basic research skills
• Fair knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create content material (e.g., one-pagers and presentations)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to clearly communicate step-by-step instructions in verbal and written formats
• Ability to work closely with students to ensure student success
• Ability to work with diverse student populations

Nice To Haves

• Letter of recommendation or referral from a UMGC faculty member
• Background in teaching, tutoring, and/or other type of learning support experience initiatives in a face-to-face environment

Responsibilities

• Promote a professional, respectful, and safe learning environment
• Work more closely with English language learners
• Provide support in study skills, organization skills, time management, reading comprehension, and basic research skills as a UMGC student peer tutor to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in UMGC courses
• Provide clarification, examples, and tutorials that support the student in improving their study skills, problem-solving strategies, and authentic learning
• Create, update, and present guidelines and other resources related to study skills, organization skills, time management, reading comprehension, and basic research skills for students
• Refer students to specific subject tutors for questions about course concepts related to assigned readings, projects, or homework assignments
• Refer students to the library for additional support in research and citation

Benefits

• Time Off: C1s that regularly work over 12 hours per week are eligible for limited sick and safe leave at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours in a calendar year.
• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• NOTE: CI employees are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. CIs would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans : include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees