Student Assistant - Academic Tutor (Athletics)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The student tutor is responsible for supporting the Athletics Department by providing individual and small group tutorial services to student-athletes. The student must have successfully completed the course for which tutoring services are being provided, or a higher-level course in that subject area with a grade of A or B. Training and instruction will be provided. A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester. Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Requirements

• The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.
• Applicant must have successfully completed the course for which tutoring services are being provided, or a higher-level course in that subject area with a grade of A or B.
• A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters.
• To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.
• Knowledge of general office and clerical procedures and concepts.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records and files.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides tutoring to student-athletes.
• Offers assistance with developing study strategies.
• Works with the student-athlete to develop a tutoring plan that fits the student-athlete’s individual needs.
• Prepares and organizes tutoring sessions to ensure the student-athlete’s academic development.
• Assesses the student-athlete's progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Participates in tutor training and developmental education.
• Understands rules compliance is a critical element of this position and adheres to NCAA, conference, and university rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed