Student - Business Calculus Tutor

Utah Valley University • Main Campus - Orem, UT

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About The Position

Academic Tutoring at UVU seeks student tutors to work one-on-one and with groups, helping students navigate assigned courses and content. The program supports students of all identities, cultures, points of view, and backgrounds as they pursue their educational goals. Focusing on major gateway courses, certified peer tutors work alongside students to foster academic exploration and lifelong learning.

Tutors provide appointment-based and/or drop-in support in assigned courses and content areas. In addition to face-to-face tutoring, they may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or other campus labs. Tutors participate in required training and certification and contribute to Academic Tutoring initiatives, which may include class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and taking part in end-of-year events.

Requirements

• Must be a current UVU student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Grade B or higher in MGMT 2240.
• Knowledgeable about a wide range of Business Management content.
• Well-versed in study skills and strategies.
• Able to solve problems creatively and find new approaches to challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and convey ideas in English.
• Reliable, with strong time- and task-management skills.
• Familiarity with available student resources on campus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Grade B or higher in MGMT 2340 and MGMT 2400.
• Grade B or higher in upper-division Business Management courses.
• Familiarity with other courses offered by the Woodbury School of Business.
• Familiarity with using R for statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with using SQL and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually and in groups by appointment and/or on a drop-in basis in assigned courses and content areas.
• Work in face-to-face settings and, as assigned, in the online tutoring lab or other labs across campus.
• Participate in required tutor training and certification, as well as ongoing trainings.
• Contribute to Academic Tutoring initiatives, including class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and end-of-year events.
• Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and in a friendly manner, adapting teaching to varied needs and backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality and cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed