Content Tutor

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University invites applications for Content Tutor positions with the Center for Academic Support (CAS). Tutors assist with course material, attend a brief training, and enter availability in TutorTrac to enable student scheduling.

We hire MoWest students, at least part-time, with a minimum 3.0 GPA and an A or B in the course you tutor; recommendations from instructors or the department chair are required.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking MoWest student currently enrolled part-time.
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Received an A or B in the course you tutor.
• Obtain a recommendation from the course instructor or department chair.
• Preference given to Federal Work Study eligible applicants.

Responsibilities

• Attend a one-hour tutor training.
• Enter and update availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments.
• Meet and tutor students on course material.
• Maintain communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems as needed.
• Review course notes and textbooks to maintain knowledge of the material.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content tutoring

Communication

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Education

MoWest student (degree-seeking)

Enrolled part-time

GPA 3.0 or higher

Recommendation from professor or chair

Preference for Federal Work Study eligible

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Position Information

Position Title

Department

Department Center for Academic Support

Appointment Term

Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

In the MoWest Center for Academic Support ( CAS ), content tutoring is a term used to describe tutoring for subject areas other than general studies mathematics and writing. Content Tutors are listed for specific courses on the CAS website, and all Content Tutors are hired because of their knowledge in discipline(s).

• Attending a one-hour tutor training
• Entering and updating availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments
• Meet and tutor students on course material
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems or potential problems as needed
• Review course notes, textbook, etc. as needed to maintain necessary knowledge of the material
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Degree seeking MoWest Student
• Enrolled at least part-time
• Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Received an A or B in the course applicant is interested in tutoring.
• Obtain a recommendation by the professor who currently teaches the course or who has taught the course in the past, or, in special circumstances, by the department chairperson.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned course
• Applicants who are eligible for Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge in content area
• Student collaboration and interaction
• Flexibility
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

• Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.
• Tutors will be hired throughout the academic year based on tutoring requests.

Location where duties are to be performed

( CAS ) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Hours of Work

Hours per week will vary based on the student demand for tutors throughout the semester.

May be up to 5 hours per week.

All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

  (Open Ended Question)

  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you enrolled at least part-time?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
  • Yes
  • Don't know
  • No
• * Do you have a least a 3.0 gpa?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
• Course Schedule