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Title: Center for Academic Performance Alumni Tutor

Employee Classification: Professional - HRLY

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Divison of Student Affairs

Department: HSC-Division of Student Affairs-300300

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $20.00/hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to create transformational experiences for all HSC students by providing tailored support and fostering holistic development. There are 8 functional units within the Division of Student Affairs, including the Center for Academic Performance (CAP). CAP is committed to partnering with all UNT Health students to help them meet their personal and academic goals by providing comprehensive academic support.

Position Overview

Hourly employees in this position support current UNT Health students through services including one-on-one, small group, drop-in, and large group tutoring. Center for Academic Performance tutors provide tutoring in-person and/or virtually. This position requires use of multiple online platforms and regular email monitoring. Employees are responsible for timely communication, session documentation, and adherence to CAP policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successfully graduated from a program at UNT Health.
• Graduated with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher from UNT Health.
• Was in good academic standing during time at UNT Health (no instances of academic probation; or conduct sanctions).
• Compliant with all assigned institutional training in Bridge (no overdue items).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent communication skills (must be responsive to communications).
• Ability to document activities accurately.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify high yield information and present it in various formats.
• Ability to coach students through content using different learning strategies.
• Ability to facilitate group learning in small group and large group settings (if opting-in to this service).
• Ability to provide an encouraging environment for all students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a tutor, TA, supplemental instructor, or in another educational position is a plus.

Job Duties

• Monitor and respond to requests for tutoring.
• Host tutoring sessions in-person and/or virtually in one or more of the following formats: one-on-one, small group, drop-in, large group tutorial (LGT).
• Document tutoring activities.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule (self-determined); Up to 19 hours per week. Potential hours vary based on student needs; hours not guaranteed. Must submit at least 1 hour of work every 6 months to remain employed.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please do not leave the references fields blank. Names and email addresses are sufficient. Applications without references will not be considered.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.