Temporary Tutor - Athletic Support

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY seeks a Temporary Tutor - Athletic Support to work with student-athletes in the Stevenson Educational Center. Sessions are typically 1–2 hours weekly and run through the semester.

Bachelor’s degree is required; tutors provide academic strategies and assist with curriculum content, organization, time management, note-taking, and test preparation while upholding academic integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to tutor the specific subject area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain the highest level of academic integrity.
• Develop professional relationships with student-athletes and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Check e-mail regularly and use Teamworks to submit reports, view calendar, and update availability.
• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings; arrangements may be made if times conflict.
• Attend training sessions before beginning tutor assignments.

Skills

Tutoring subject area

Verbal & written communication

Role model for student-athletes

Academic integrity

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title

Temporary Tutor - Athletic Support

Location

Syracuse, NY

Pay Range

$16.00 - $18.50 per hour

Job Type

Temporary

Job Description

Tutors meet in face-to-face sessions in the Stevenson Educational Center with assigned student-athletes to assist them in developing academic strategies and skills. Tutors assist with curriculum-based content while instructional assistants assist with goal development, both short-term and long-term, as well as organization, time management, note taking, test preparation, critical thinking, and more. Sessions will be scheduled weekly and will continue through the entire semester. All sessions are typically 1-2 hours in length.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Tutors must have a demonstrated ability to tutor the specific subject area.
• Exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Present themselves as an appropriate academic role model for student-athletes.
• Maintain the highest level of academic integrity.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop professional relationships with student-athletes.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to specific standards of ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Tutors must check e-mail regularly and actively use their Teamworks account to submit reports, view their calendar, and update availability. Information about cancellations, rescheduled appointments, and mandatory trainings will be communicated through e-mail.
• Tutors are expected to participate in mandatory meetings and training sessions. If the times offered conflict with your schedule, in some cases, arrangements may be made with the tutor coordinator.
• Individuals must attend training sessions before they can begin receiving tutor assignments.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro‑area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

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