Tutor - Extra Help Assistant

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co at UA Little Rock is seeking tutors for the TRIO/Student Support Services Center. The ideal candidates should excel in their courses and possess strong communication skills. Experience in tutoring or mentoring is preferred. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive educational environment.

The expected pay is between $11 and $15 per hour. Required documents include a resume and transcript. Interested candidates should apply online.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student OR have earned a bachelor’s or graduate-level degree.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Tutoring and mentoring students.

Skills

Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills

Ability to utilize applicable technology

Experience working in a team environment

Ability to work independently

Education

Current undergraduate student or bachelor's/graduate degree

A or B grade in a particular course

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.

Closing Date: (not specified)

Type of Position: (not specified)

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: (not specified)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Summary of Job Duties

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking to hire tutors in the TRIO/Student Support Services Center. The ideal candidates would be responsible for tutoring students in various course materials. Tutor applicants who are considered for hire should have earned an A or B in a particular course and/or have adequate-to-extensive experience in the subject area. Previous tutoring, mentoring, and/or teaching experience are also considered. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to build rapport with others are important qualifications for applicants to possess. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or Experience

• A current undergraduate student OR have earned a bachelor’s or graduate-level degree
• Extensive experience in a field of study or a professional
• A or B grade in a particular course
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Previous tutoring, mentoring, and/or teaching experience
• Former or current SSS participant
• Previous experience with student services
• Previous office/customer service experience

Job Duties

• Tutoring and mentoring students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral, listening, and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize applicable technology
• Experience working in a team environment with a collective focus
• Evidence of ability to work independently to achieve a goal
• High level of confidentiality regarding students

Additional Information

Please upload all required documents in the “Resume” attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Salary Information

$11 - $15 per hour.

Required Documents to Apply

Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information

Desarae Nelson, TRIO SSS Director, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.