Academic Year Health Sciences Tutor

Weber State University; Utah; On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, seeks a Health Sciences Tutor for the Upward Bound program. The role focuses on providing health sciences tutoring mainly on Saturday mornings during weekly study hall, with additional appointments as requested.

This pooled, hourly position supports high school students and is filled as vacancies arise. The pay is $12.00 per hour, with 3–5 hours per week during 9 months of the year.

Qualifications

• Involved in a post-secondary institution with a major in the pertinent academic discipline or evidence of equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the special problems of minority, low income, first generation, and physically disabled students.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, and/or community service with high school level students.

Responsibilities

• Provide health sciences tutoring to Upward Bound high school students during the academic year, mainly on Saturday mornings at weekly study hall, and also by appointment throughout the week, as requested by students.

Skills

Tutoring experience

Mentoring

Community service

Education

Bachelor's degree in pertinent discipline

TRiO program background

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Academic Year Health Sciences Tutor

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H01241P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 3-5

Months per year

Months per year 9

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $12.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide health sciences tutoring to Upward Bound high school students during the academic year, mainly on Saturday mornings at weekly study hall, and also by appointment throughout the week, as requested by students. This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Involved in a post-secondary institution with a major in the pertinent academic discipline or evidence of equivalent knowledge and/or experience. Experience and/or knowledge in the special problems of minority, low income, first generation, and physically disabled students. Experience in tutoring, mentoring, and/or community service with high school level students.

Preferred Qualifications

B.A./B.S. in pertinent academic discipline preferred, but not required. Graduate of TRiO program or experience in overcoming the challenges and/or circumstances similar to those of the target population.

Due to the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing o

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• What subject are you interested in teaching?
  • No Response
  • English (composition, literature, and communication)
  • Russian
  • Mathematics
  • Laboratory Sciences
  • Art
  • Technology
  • History

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents