Job Description

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

JOB TITLE

Student Educational Opportunity (SEO) Tutor

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to work with students to develop sustainable study skills, clarify information relevant to the coursework, and build a positive attitude with the student toward higher education and constructive learning. SEO/Academic Services provides tutorial support to students in multiple educational grant programs.

The position offers flexible scheduling and the amount of hours worked per week is based on the number of requests for tutoring from SEO students and the courses that the tutor is able to teach.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• As a tutor, primary job responsibilities will be meeting with 1-5 students per semester to check on progress within the class, answer relevant questions, and challenge the student to best utilize their course materials to improve in the class.
• Tutors need to be excellent and flexible communicators via phone, Zoom, email, and in-person.
• Tutors are highly encouraged to attend regular SEO tutor trainings as well as the CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) trainings provided by the STEP tutoring program.
• Tutors will also need to maintain some additional documentation for record-keeping purposes.
  
  

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:Â At least three semesters of postsecondary education.

Experience:Â Must have received at least a 'B' in a class that they wish to tutor (although an 'A' is preferred).

Other requirements:Â Preference will be given to students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, completion and passing of a background check

Desired Qualifications

Requested tutoring subjects may change from semester to semester so please keep in mind that we will be giving special preference to those who are interested in tutoring a wider range of coursework. Some of the common fields we look for include biology, health sciences, business/accounting, engineering, environmental sciences, writing, chemistry, language, education, and mathematics.

Required Materials

Complete the online application and upload the following materials for a complete application: 1) cover letter, 2) resume or C.V. We may ask for references later in the application process.

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

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Remote job, Internship, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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