Student Tutor - SOCIO/GERO/SAS

University of Central Oklahoma; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking a student tutor to provide in-person academic support for SOC 4043/5043 and SOC 4773/5773. This role requires excellent communication skills and a flexible schedule.

Applicants must have completed the relevant Sociology courses, possess strong verbal and written skills, and be dependable. The position ranges between 5-20 hours per week with a focus on fostering a positive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Student must have already taken SOC 4043/5043 – Sociological Statistics and/or SOC 4773/5773 – Sociological Research.
• Good written and verbal skills required.
• Flexible scheduling for tutoring sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in understanding course material for SOC courses.
• Support the instructor in various capacities to aid student comprehension.
• Maintain confidentiality and create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Intercultural communication sensitivity

Good interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Dependable

Punctual

Education

Completed SOC 4043/5043 or SOC 4773/5773

Job 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

• 5-20 hours per week
• Flexible schedule between 8am‑5pm, Monday‑Friday

College/Department Overview

The College of Liberal Arts offers more than two dozen undergraduate programs as well as minors and graduate degrees. Every student who begins their educational journey at UCO will take numerous courses in the College of Liberal Arts. As such, it is the mission of every member of the College of Liberal Arts to challenge students to speak clearly, write well, appreciate difference, ask questions, act ethically, participate, value the past, engage the present, and create the future. The Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies offers personalized classes with the opportunity to engage in thought‑provoking and problem‑solving activities using traditional and new technological approaches. The Department combines service learning and practicum experiences at local, national, and even at a global level. Students have the opportunity to support the health and wellness of their community, environment in which they live if they are interested in looking to have a deeper understanding of humankind, thrive when working with others and enjoy a humanistic approach, want a broad skill set that enables them to make fair, rational decisions, want to focus on people and their interactions with others and the world. The departmental degree programs can help prepare students for a large variety of career paths such as becoming a counselor, social worker, geriatric advocate, or data analyst, etc., or if the student is just interested in what is going on in the world.

Department Specific Job Functions

Student tutor for SOC 4043/5043 – Sociological Statistics and/or SOC 4773/5773 – Sociological Statistics: The student tutor's main function will be to assist other students in understanding course material presented in‑class and/or online and to assist the instructor in various capacities to support student comprehension and learning. The student tutor must be personable and be able to clearly communicate abstract ideas effectively to others. The student tutor must have great communication skills, patience, and be able to work a flexible schedule. Confidentiality is required.

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

• Student must have already taken SOC 4043/5043 – Sociological Statistics and/or SOC 4773/5773 – Sociological Research.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must be flexible in scheduling tutoring sessions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• 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.

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants will be required to attach a cover letter and their current official UCO transcript upon applying.