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SAMPLE POSITION: ASC UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TUTOR
Job Summary: Student Tutors provide learning support in selected coursework in which they have demonstrated high academic achievement. General duties include facilitating individual and/or group study sessions, attendance at required tutor training sessions and meetings, and assisting other staff when requested. These positions are required to be in-person and not remote.
Nature of Work: Tutors are able to work up to 20 hours per week. New tutors are expected to complete tutor training to maintain active tutor status. (More information regarding tutor training will be provided in later stages of the hiring process). Examples of typical duties for this position include:
- Providing subject matter expertise in a given subject to assist with and support the learner's knowledge
- Utilizing tutoring best practices to support student learning
- Keeping the learner as the central focus of all work
- Strengthening students’ ability to learn effectively and efficiently
- Presenting themselves in an inviting, helpful, and approachable manner
- Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust for students and coworkers
- Establishing collaborative working relationships with other tutors, instructors, and front desk staff
- Flexibility regarding assigned tutoring areas which will vary depending on student needs
- Continuous development of subject area knowledge through training and assigned activities
- Attending meetings and trainings, as needed
- Completing review assignments on-time
The Academic Success Center seeks tutors for the following subject areas:
- Biology (includes Biology I and II, Biochemistry, and others)
- Chemistry (includes Chemistry I and II, and Organic Chemistry I and II)
- Calculus (includes I, II, and III, and Business Calculus)
- Math Courses (includes Intermediate Algebra, Finite Mathematics, College Algebra, and Pre-Calculus)
- Physics (includes Physics I and II)
- Psychology
- Accounting and Finance (includes Principles of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Principles of Finance)
- Spanish
- Writing
Pay Rate: $12.00 an hour
Schedule: Variable and flexible according to class schedule and ASC hours of operation.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled, USF students in good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25. Must have completed at least one academic year at USF (24+ credit hours). Grade of B+ or higher in courses in the tutored subject(s).
Work Location: Tutors are expected to be available to students for both drop-in tutoring and scheduled appointments. Tutors offer in-person tutoring and writing consultation to students out of the Student Success Lounge in SMC C107 at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.
Advantages of being a Tutor:
- Financial: Get paid to work on campus - $12/hour
- Helping Others: Make a positive impact on students’ academic success.
- Deeping Understanding: Reinforce your own knowledge by teaching others.
- Communication Skills: Enhance your ability to explain concepts clearly.
- Building Confidence: Boost self-esteem by seeing students’ progress.
- Flexible Schedule: Schedule around your classes.
- Resume Enhancement: Showcase expertise and communication skills for future opportunities.
If interested, please email this application to Dr. Jennifer VanDeWoestyne at sar-asc@usf.edu.