Student Worker: UTS- Science Tutor

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Commerce invites applications for a Student Worker role in the UTS - Science Tutor program. You will greet students, tutor in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and maintain tutoring documents using Navigate360 software.

Qualified undergraduates enrolled in ET A&M Commerce, available on weekends and evenings, with basic computer, typing, and organizational skills, will thrive. This position runs for Fall and Spring semesters and supports student learning.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at East Texas A&M University-Commerce (Commerce campus).
• Available on weekends and in the evening.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic phone operations (answering, holding, and transferring).
• Basic organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a team member toward tutoring center goals.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Security-sensitive; criminal history check required.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, answer questions, and direct them to the proper individual(s).
• Meet with students to tutor in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
• Maintain documents in the Science tutoring location with Navigate360 software.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Collaborate and communicate with the supervisor.
• Work with students to assist them in understanding material from freshman and sophomore level courses.
• Work with a group of students.
• Work with Faculty members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is for one Fall and Spring semester.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Basic computer skills

Typing

Organization

Phone operations

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Navigate360

Job description

Job TitleStudent Worker: UTS- Science Tutor Agency East Texas A&M University Department Usf - Tutoring Fee Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeStudent Worker

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet students, answer questions, and direct them to the proper individual(s).
• Meet with students to tutor in Ag. Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics.
• Maintain documents in the Science tutoring location with Navigate360 software.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Collaborate and communicate with the supervisor.
• Work with students to assist them in understanding material from freshman and sophomore level courses.
• Work with a group of students.
• Work with Faculty members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is for one Fall and Spring semester.

Qualifications: Requirements and Skills:

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at East Texas A&M University-Commerce.
• Must be available on weekends and in the evening.
• Basic computer and typing skills.
• Basic phone operations (answering, holding, and transferring).
• Basic organizational skills.
• Perform accurate and detailed work.
• Ability to work as a team member toward the common goals of the tutoring center.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices.
• These roles help students gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.
• May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session
• May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall
• Must not work during scheduled class times
• Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status
• Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall
• Work-study positions are need-based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses.
• Must be awarded federal or state work-study through Financial Aid
• May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester
• May work full-time during breaks and summer if returning in the fall
• Must not work during scheduled class times
• Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines
• Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education.

To qualify, students must:

• Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non-degree)
• Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship
• Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles
• Non-native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency
• Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training
• Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment
• May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support