Content Tutor (Staff Wage & Student Wage)

Content Tutors

We seek a diverse pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course-specific knowledge and skill acquisition, including test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads.

Responsibilities

• Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content.
• Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework.
• Comply with NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
• Complete detailed session reports at the end of each session via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student performance.
• Establish professional working relationships with students and the Athletics Academic Affairs Staff.
• Attend tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester and required trainings throughout.
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position Compensation Range

$20-$22/hour based on education and experience

Program Hours

Tutor hours vary based on course need and student availability. Evening tutor availability strongly preferred.

• Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
• Fridays: 9am-5pm

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some college course work
• Must have knowledge of the tutor course content and have received a B or better in that particular course
• Must be able to deliver study strategies specific to the content area
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be highly organized
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and the UVA Honor Code

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working with students in higher education
• Experience working with student-athletes

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. All sessions will primarily take place in person with select virtual sessions.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current resume, unofficial transcript, and a list of courses that you can tutor.