Job Description
Overview:
For Math Tutor:
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: $9.00 to $10.00 an hour, Commensurate with experience ADA:
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected].
About the Region
Notice of Non-discrimination:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Tutor positions are open to currently enrolled students and community members who would like to serve in a tutoring capacity while positively representing the institution. A tutor will provide individual and small group tutoring to students through a walk-in tutoring center or by appointment.
A tutor will help students who enroll in mathematics or life and physical science courses to understand the course material and learning objectives. A tutor will assist them in concept development, problem solving, and study skills. A tutor should have the essential characteristics of professionalism, skill-sets in subject area, and ability to devote adequate time to the position.
Responsibilities: - Tutor and assist students during scheduled office hours only.
- Check preferred email daily for work updates and notifications.
- Provide a detailed weekly schedule of availability for work every semester, and inform the ATC supervisor at least 24 hours in advance if unable to work or requesting schedule change.
- Attend and participate in department staff meetings and trainings.
- Maintain a good working relationship with other tutors.
- Keep a log of all hours worked, including days, times, and tasks completed. Log in each scheduled workday to log hours worked through AggieTime.
- Ensure tutees complete a sign-in sheet as a participant.
- Communicate frequently with the ATC supervisor and report tutees that may need additional resources.
- Contact instructors to obtain course syllabus and material to discuss with a tutee.
- Advertise tutor services as required.
- Attend mandatory tutor training sessions as required by the Student Services and Enrollment Management department.
- Maintain good standing and follow the Student Code of Conduct and other university policy.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Current enrollment as a USU Eastern student with 6 or more credits OR a community member with appropriate reference to validate skill-set to tutor subjects.
- Students should acquire recommendation from the instructor of the desired course to tutor.
- Students must maintain a 3.00 semester GPA; community members will engage in A+ or other suitable training to increase skill-set.
- Exceptional listener and communicator who enjoys working with others.
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
- Ability to build rapport with a diverse population.
- Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with students.
- Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
- Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision and ability to multitask.
- Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.
For Math Tutor:
- Completion of one or more of the following classes with a B or better:
- Math 1050
- Math 1060 or higher
- Stats 1040 or 1045 or higher
For Chemistry Tutor:
- Completion of one or more of the following classes with a B or better
- CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 1220 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM 2310 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry II
For Science Tutor:
- Completion of one or more of the following classes with a B or better
- BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 2420 Human Physiology
- PHYS 2110 or 2210
Or completion of two of the following courses with an A: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1500, CHEM 1010
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
- Contact information for 3 professional references
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
University Highlights: Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected].
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
updated 04/2024
Notice of Non-discrimination:
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [email protected]
- updated 09/2023