Hourly Pooled - Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) Tutor

University of Wyoming • Laramie, NY

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) Tutor works with students to develop sustainable study skills, clarify coursework information, and build a positive attitude toward higher education and constructive learning. SEO/Academic Services provides tutorial support to students in multiple educational grant programs.

Tutors typically meet with 1–5 students per semester to check on class progress, answer relevant questions, and encourage students to make effective use of course materials. The role requires flexible communication by phone, Zoom, email, and in person. Tutors are highly encouraged to attend regular SEO tutor trainings and College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) trainings provided by the STEP tutoring program. Tutors also maintain additional documentation for record-keeping purposes.

Scheduling is flexible, and weekly hours depend on tutoring requests from SEO students and the courses the tutor can support. The position is on campus, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions there.

Requirements

• Complete at least three semesters of postsecondary education.
• Have earned at least a B in each class the candidate wishes to tutor; an A is preferred.
• Complete a successful background check before being hired.
• Be available to work on campus and perform essential job functions there.
• Complete the online application and upload a cover letter and resume or C.V.

Nice To Haves

• A GPA of at least 3.0; preference is given to students who meet this threshold.
• Interest in tutoring a wider range of coursework.
• An A in a class the candidate wishes to tutor.
• Experience or coursework in commonly requested subjects, including biology, health sciences, business/accounting, engineering, environmental sciences, writing, chemistry, language, education, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Meet with 1–5 students per semester to check on their progress in class.
• Answer students’ questions relevant to their coursework.
• Challenge students to make effective use of their course materials to improve in class.
• Communicate flexibly with students by phone, Zoom, email, and in person.
• Maintain documentation for record-keeping purposes.
• Attend regular SEO tutor trainings and STEP tutoring program CRLA trainings, as encouraged.

What This Job Offers

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