Position Description: Academic Skills Tutor

Job Title:Academic Skills Tutor

Reports to:Academic Skills Coordinator

Salary:$8.40/hourly

Work Study Eligible (Not required)

Hours per Week:Flexible, 5-20 hours/week

Academic Skills Tutors will work flexible work hours that can vary from morning shifts toevening shifts.

The THINK TANK serves as the central academic support center on our campus. It is our goal to assist students in becoming independent learners. The Academic Skills Tutoring program was developed to help students expand their study skills and organizational strategies to become more academically successful. As students themselves, academic skills tutors serve as role models for the campus with their ability to model the strategies and techniques that they teach other students about.This program works on a drop-in and appointment basis and is open to all students on campus.

Responsibilities:

  • Present academic skill workshops for campus community.
  • Maintain certification through the College Reading and Language Association as a Mentor.
  • Build and maintain rapport with incoming students on a drop-in or appointment based basis providing guidance and support to assist in college transition and improvement of study skills/habits.
  • Discuss skills such as college-level time management, study strategies, successfully maneuvering the university environment and related topics.
  • Promote The THINKTANK unit and services to students through video presentations, visits to campus organizations and classroomsas well as one-on-one student interaction.
  • Create materials such as bulletin boards, handouts, and/or other products to promote student academic success; distribute information to the UA community.
  • Other duties as assigned by Graduate Assistant andAcademicSkills Coordinator.

Qualifications:

  • Current UA student (preferred completion ofat least 24hours of UA course work) with an interest in helping other students develop study skills and acclimate to college level coursework.
  • Possession and maintenance of at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly dependable and punctual.
  • Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive environment and sensitive to student diversity.
  • Must be available for mandatory trainings in August and January.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

  • Resume detailing relevant educational, employment and/or volunteer experience
  • Cover letter describing why you would like to work as an Academic Skills Tutor
  • An unofficial UA transcript.
  • Two recommendation letters completed by previous supervisors, faculty members, or counselors familiar with applicant’s personal characteristics and interpersonal skills.

Questions and applications can be directed to Amanda Parkman, Academic SkillsCoordinatorvia e-mail at .