Tutoring Center Tutor

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Utah University is seeking student tutors for the Cedar City campus to support peers in Math, Science, Accounting, and more. Tutors set a consistent schedule within 5–20 hours per week and earn $13–$15 per hour, with paid training provided.

Tutors help clarify material, solve problems, discuss lectures, and practice test questions. There is potential to advance to Lead Tutor based on performance and dedication.

Qualifications

• Assist students by clarifying and reviewing course content.
• Help students work on solutions to problems and practice test questions.
• Develop effective study skills and test-taking strategies.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and review course material with students.
• Assist with solving problems and discuss lectures and readings.
• Assist with center operations and provide paid training.
• Opportunity for advancement to Lead Tutor based on performance.

Job description

• Work Hours: 5-20 hours per week (tutor decides, but consistent schedule is expected)
• Wage: $13-15/hr depending on qualifications, experience, and courses served
• Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Tutors assist students with deepening their understanding of course content by clarifying and reviewing class material, helping students work on solutions to problems, discussing lectures and reading materials, or predicting and practicing potential test questions. Tutors also help students to develop effective study skills and test-taking strategies. Tutors also help the center to run efficiently and effectively. Paid training is provided. Opportunity for advancement to Lead Tutor with solid performance and experience.

Highest demand subjects include: Math (Statistics; Algebra; Calculus I, II, III; Trigonometry), Chemistry, Biology, and Accounting.Moderate demand subjects include Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, and Physics.

Located in ELC 204. Tutors will also tutor at the SUU Library this year. These convenient on-campus locations makes it easy to work between or after your classes.

• Be willing and eligible to assist with at least three high-demand courses.
• Earned an A or A- in the courses tutored (test out/skip acceptable for "some" lower-level courses).
• Earned B or B+ may be acceptable for some courses only with professor permission.
• Recommendation of at least 2 faculty members (provide names only, letters not necessary).
• Excel at working with peers in a cooperative learning environment.
• Enjoy helping others to learn.
• Strong work ethic.

Disclaimer:

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