Regular Student Tutor - Mass Comm

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Edmond seeks a regular student tutor to assist fellow students with academic tutoring in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess strong public speaking and interpersonal skills along with knowledge in social media platforms. This position varies up to 25 hours per week and requires attendance at training sessions. Enrolled students must meet specific credit hour requirements. Join us to help shape the academic success of your peers.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Effective communication skills in written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person academic tutoring to students.
• Maintain a schedule for tutoring appointments.
• Attend required training sessions.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Social media experience

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Canva

Instagram

Facebook

Adobe Create Suite

Job description

Edmond, OK 73034

Salary Range: $10.00 - $10.00 Hourly

Position Type: Student

Category: OTRS Ineligible

Description

Position Overview

This is a regular student tutor position which will provide in-person academic tutoring to students while maintaining an effective and positive learning environment.

Hours per Week

• Varies, up to 25 hours per week, maximum.


• Hours will be agreed upon by the core curriculum coordinator and the tutor.

College/Department Overview

The Department of Mass Communication has embarked on an ambitious journey to interweave the foundations of a strong collegiate education for lifelong learning with the practical preparation for professional careers with emerging and continually evolving technologies and new social media.

Department Specific Job Functions

The tutor will maintain a schedule for appointments and provide session information. Must attend training as required, usually per semester.

Enrollment Requirements

Fall/Spring Semesters: All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester: Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception: If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Must be able to handle confidential information in a professional and ethical manner.


• Students should have excellent public speaking skills in audience analysis, topic selection, research, speech development, organizational structure, outlining, citing sources, verbal delivery elements, and multimedia for informative, persuasive, and commemorative speaking.


• Should have skills in Canva, Instagram, Facebook, and Adobe Create Suite.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Social media experience.


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Detail oriented.


• Dependable.


• Punctual.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.