Content Tutor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Content Tutor

Department Center for Academic Support Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May) FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary

In the MWSU Center for Academic Support (CAS), content tutoring is a term used to describe tutoring for subject areas other than general studies mathematics or writing. Content Tutors are listed for specific courses on the CAS website, and all Content Tutors are hired because of their knowledge of the discipline(s).

Essential Duties

Attending a one-hour tutor training

Entering and updating availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments

Meet and tutor students on course material

Maintain ongoing communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems or potential problems as needed

Review course notes, textbook, etc. as needed to maintain necessary knowledge of the material

Required Qualifications

MWSU Student

Degree Seeking

Enrolled at least part-time

Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA

Received an A or B in the course applicant is interested in tutoring.

Recommendation by the professor who currently teaches the course or who has taught the course in the past, or, in special situations, the department chairperson.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned course Applicants who are eligible for Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge in the content area.

Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Additional Demands

Possible online tutoring.

Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.

Location where duties are to be preformed

(CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213

Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work

Hours per week will vary based on the student demand for tutors throughout the semester.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ST059P

Number of Vacancies 25 Open Date 05/25/2023 Priority Deadline 05/13/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

(Open Ended Question)

Are you eligible for Work Study?

Yes

No

Are you a MWSU student?

Yes

No

Are you degree-seeking?

Yes

No

Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?

Yes

No

Are you enrolled at least part-time?

Yes

No

Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?

Yes

No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Resume

References (3-5 with contact information)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Course Schedule