Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Orem, UTAH
Deadline: 31 Oct 2021
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| Position Title | Student - Engineering Tutor (Computer) |
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| Position Category | Student (Variable Hour) |
| Summary | Academic Tutoring is looking to bring on additional computer engineering tutors who will work one-on-one and with groups to help students navigate the challenges of their assigned courses and content material. On top of face-to-face appointments, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or in other labs across campus. Tutors are also expected to contribute to certain Academic Tutoring initiatives like conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and contributing to Studypalooza at the end of the semester. Being a tutor as a part of Academic Tutoring is one of the most rewarding experiences available to students at Utah Valley University. To work with other students not only contributes to their learning, but to your own. Though the work can be incredibly demanding, you benefit from: • Leadership opportunities • Flexible Schedules • Research and conference experience • Expanding your own knowledge of course content • Giving back to the UVU Community |
| Required Qualifications | • Current UVU Student with 3.0 GPA or higher • A grade of B+ or higher in ECE 1000, ECE 2250, ECE 2700 • Demonstrated familiarity with other course offered by the College of Engineering and Technology |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Effective tutors are: • Knowledgeable about a wide range of ECE curricula; • Well-versed in fundamental study skills and strategies; • Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges; • Excellent communicators who can adapt their coaching to meet a variety of needs and backgrounds; • Reliable with strong time and task-management skills; • Familiar with available student resources on campus. Effective tutors can: • Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge; • Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner; • Read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English; • Maintain confidentiality; • Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students; • Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs and participate in on-going training. |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Grade of A in ECE 3730, ECE 3740 • Grade of B+ or higher in upper-division ECE courses |
| Physical Requirements | • Work is normally performed in an office environment that includes CS 612 and LA 026b • Frequent standing, sitting, and walking • Frequent use of fine hand manipulation associated with the use of a computer |
| EEO Statement | Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. |
| Benefits Summary | N/A |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Pay Range | 15.00 |
| Advertisement Number | STU60721 |
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| Open Date | 09/22/2021 |
| Review Start Date | 09/24/2021 |
| Close Date | 10/31/2021 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/24747 |