CCSS Peer Tutor CH 105 – Spring 2023 – 518005

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Work type:On-Campus Undergraduate
Location:Tuscaloosa
Categories:Mentoring/Tutoring/Academic Support, Student

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $10.00/hour

Department/Organization: 200019 – Capstone Center for Student Success

Normal Work Schedule: Varies

Note to Applicants: To be considered, applicants must list the names and contact information (name, title, phone number & email address) for 3 faculty references.

Applicants who wish to submit letters of recommendation should have faculty members send recommendation letters directly to the Capstone Center for Student Success Box 870304 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 or via email to Lauren Mulanax at lnmulanax@ua.edu

Applicants should note that this is a pooled position. A pool establishes a group of job applicants from which candidates may be selected when a temporary staffing need occurs.

Job Summary: The Capstone Center for Student Success is seeking knowledgeable and energetic undergraduate students for Spring 2023 to tutor CH 105. Peer Tutors are not hired as experts, but to help students better understand academic concepts while benefiting in the following areas.

• Flexible work schedule with a pay rate of $10 an hour
• Comprehensive training program with prep time for subject areas
• Opportunity to become a Certificated Tutor through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
• Opportunity to establish stronger relationships with faculty and departments

Required Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a minimum 3.33 GPA.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have earned a grade of A or A+ at The University of Alabama in the courses they will tutor (an exception being MATH if an applicants placed out due to MATH placement).

Skills and Knowledge: Applicants must have strong knowledge of subject area tutored, and must be able to explain fundamental concepts of relevant course(s) to students. Applicants must be comfortable using Zoom, have strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should note that this listing is a pool position. Applications will remain on file for the duration of the semester and qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews when positions become available. Applicants with strong knowledge of the following subject areas/courses are encouraged to apply: CH 105.

Enrollment Requirements: Applicants must meet enrollment requirements to be eligible for on-campus student employment. Applicants must be enrolled in a UA degree program and meet minimum credit hour requirements during the academic year: Undergraduate Students must be registered for at least 6 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; Graduate Students must be registered for at least 4.5 credit hours during fall/spring semesters; International Students must be registered full-time (Undergraduate = 12 credit hours, Graduate = 9 credit hours) during fall/spring semesters. Enrollment requirements must be maintained for the duration of on-campus employment. Individual hiring departments and programs may also have additional eligibility requirements for employment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster

Advertised:14 Nov 2022 Central Standard Time
Applications close:09 Dec 2022 Central Standard Time