Content Tutor (Staff Wage & Student Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage position

Background checks

Job summary

University of Virginia Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course content and skill development for test/quiz prep, decoding lecture material, and managing reading loads. Tutors will join the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST) for Fall 2026.

Sessions are mostly in-person, with some virtual options; hours are evening-friendly and schedules vary by course need.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of the tutor course content and have received a B or better in that particular course.
• Must be able to deliver study strategies specific to the content area.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and the UVA Honor Code.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content.
• Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework.
• Comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
• Complete detailed session reports at the end of each session via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student-performance.
• Establish professional working relationship with students and the Athletics Academic Affairs Staff.
• Attend tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester and required trainings throughout.
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Course content knowledge

Strong communication

Organized

Confidentiality and UVA Honor Code

Education

High School Diploma with some college coursework

Master’s Degree

Job description

UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and skill acquisition including, but not limited to, test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads. We will hire across all discipline areas and qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).

This position is for the Fall 2026 semester.

Content Tutors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (typically twice weekly) and will work in small groups or one-on-one with student-athletes. Content Tutors are expected to have a strong understanding of the course content and demonstrate this through the incorporation of relevant study strategies in proper planning of the sessions. The Academic Affairs Staff will train all tutors on the CAST framework and expectations for tutor sessions.

Content Tutor Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content.
• Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework.
• Comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
• Complete detailed session reports at the end of each session via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student-performance.
• Establish professional working relationship with students and the Athletics Academic Affairs Staff.
• Attend tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester and required trainings throughout.
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Compensation Range

$20-$22/hour based on education and experience

Content Tutor program hours

Tutor hours vary based on course need and student availability. Evening tutor availability strongly preferred.

• Monday-Thursday -- 9am-9pm
• Fridays - 9am-5pm

The University will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some college course work
• Must have knowledge of the tutor course content and have received a B or better in that particular course
• Must be able to deliver study strategies specific to the content area
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be highly organized
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and the UVA Honor Code

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with students in higher education
• Some experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring
• Experience working with student-athletes

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

All sessions will primarily take place in person with select virtual sessions.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.