Hourly Pooled-Academic Athletic Tutor

EXPIRED

Job Description

_ The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives _.

JOB TITLE:

Academic Athletic Tutor

Job Description

_ The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives _.

JOB TITLE:

Academic Athletic Tutor

JOB PURPOSE:

Tutors assist student-athletes in a controlled academic setting to communicate subject knowledge/study skills while practicing the highest level of academic integrity and provide information regarding the access of academic resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutors will work in a one-on-one or small group setting and are expected to establish rapport with the student-athlete while exuding patience, trust, and confidentiality regarding any correspondence between tutor and student.
• Tutors are required to file individual reports regarding each meeting with a student-athlete by the end of the evening of each appointment.
• Tutors will be trained at the beginning of each semester on the specific NCAA rules applied to working with student-athletes.
• Hours per week may fluctuate from week to week depending on student need, tutor availability and student-athlete competition schedule. tutors will be able to set their max hours available each week, and are expected to honor the time provided. Communication and exceptional time management will be of utmost importance between tutor and tutor coordinator.
• The Office of Academic Support hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8 am - 10 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. tutors will set their availability within these hours.
• Tutors will be paid $12/hour. At the end of each semester tutors will be evaluated for continuing employment. If invited back, hourly rate will increase by $1/hour each academic year, capped at $16/hour.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Must be at least a Junior by class standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have earned an A or B in the coursework they would like to tutor.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The skills necessary for this position include active listening, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Applicants must also possess exceptional communication and time management skills.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter & resume.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/