Tutor - Academic (Ogden Learning Center)

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification levels with pay increase

Lead Tutor role with higher pay

Training provided

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a part-time Tutor - Academic for the Ogden Learning Center. The position supports WSU students in Zoology, Physics, Psychology, Nutrition, Botany, Microbiology, Geography, Geology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, and more, with training provided and potential for Level 3 certification and Lead Tutor progression.

Hours are 7–20 per week with an hourly pay rate of $14.50, and the role originates from the Learning Support department.

Qualifications

• Must be a WSU student.
• Must have earned a B or better in the courses you propose to tutor.
• GPA of at least 3.0.
• Participation in Levels I & II CRLA tutor training.

Responsibilities

• Tutor WSU students in the subjects proposed at the Learning Center.
• Tutoring is individual or drop-in; hours are set by the tutor.
• Complete Levels I–III training; potential advancement to Lead Tutor with higher pay.

Skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

CRLA training

Subject mastery

Education

WSU student

Job description

Tutor - Academic (Ogden Learning Center)

Position Title: Tutor - Academic (Ogden Learning Center)

Requisition Number: H01616P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 7-20

Hourly Pay Rate: $14.50

Background Check: Yes

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Tutor WSU students in the subjects you propose at the Learning Center as part of the Learning Support department. Tutoring is done on an individual appointment and/or drop-in basis. Availability for appointments and/or drop-in hours are determined by the tutor. We require and provide training in tutoring techniques. In your application, please indicate the specific subject(s) you are interested in tutoring.

Desired subjects:

• Zoology
• Physics
• Psychology
• Nutrition
• Botany
• Microbiology
• Geography
• Geology
• Criminal Justice
• Social Work
• and more!

May include hours spent outside the center serving as a Learning Assistant in a related course, if applicable and of interest. This position offers three levels of certification, which reflect the depth of the training the tutor receives. Each level comes with a rate increase.

• Level 1 focuses on training tutors in the basics of being a tutor.
• Level 2 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 training certification, and focuses on metacognitive and psychosocial requirements for tutoring.
• Level 3 is contingent on maintaining Level 1 and 2 training certifications, and focuses on a more holistic view of learning center management and student development theories
• Tutors who complete Level 3 are eligible to advance to the Lead Tutor role, which carries increased pay and responsibilities. This role provides direct tutoring support to students while also assisting the Tutoring Coordinator with management of the center, staff mentorship, and the implementation of tutoring training.

Please note that the Lead Tutor position is contingent upon the tutoring center’s needs and requires formal approval from the coordinator.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a WSU student.
• Must have earned a B or better in the courses you propose to tutor.
• A strong working knowledge of the subject matter you will be tutoring.
• Good listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Must participate in completing Levels I & II of tutor CRLA training

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to tutor many different courses in your selected subject area.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date: 08/14/2026

Review Date: 08/16/2026

Job Close Date: 09/14/2026

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21134

Notes to Applicant: If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate the subject(s) you are interested in tutoring (i.e. zoology, physics, nutrition, etc.)

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

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