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Academic Tutor
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Job Description
- Req#: 508754
Department Overview:
The Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is a Registered Student Organization (RSO), under the supervision of the Office of Academic & Career Success (OACS), with the goal of supporting student learning by offering free academic, language, and study skill tutoring.
Invited candidates will be asked to attend a 40-minute in-person interview on April 18, 23, 24, or 25. The interview will consist of two parts: a traditional Q&A and a technical portion. The technical portion will give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to explain a concept in a mock tutoring setting.Anticipated Start Date:
September 2025 Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:
Not Remote
Anticipated Hours Per Week:
Minimum: 3 Maximum: 10 Schedule:
Schedule based on tutor and tutee(s) availability
Most tutoring takes place Sunday-Thursday from 3-8 PM.Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:
Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $17.00 Number of Positions:
10+ Qualifications:
-Current UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student, with at least one semester completed at UW-Madison by start date
– Desire to help students succeed in a welcoming environment
- For the course you wish to support, you must have earned at least a B in the course (or in an equivalent course) at UW-Madison
- Overall GPA of at least 3.25
- One-semester commitment required if hired, one-year commitment preferredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred
- Comfortable and proficient with course material
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to learn and grow as a tutor
- Strong candidates will have availability in the afternoon/evening on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or ThursdaysPosition Summary/Job Duties:
Academic Match Position:
- Facilitate weekly small group tutoring sessions consisting of 3-8 students
- Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and developing appropriate and engaging lesson plans
Drop-in Position:
- Support students with their coursework by providing drop-in tutoring at College or Steenbock Library from 5–8 PM on Mondays or Tuesdays
- Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and identifying common points of confusion
All positions:
- Foster a welcoming environment that promotes learning
- Work under the supervision of GUTS Academic Coordinators
- Complete a 1-credit tutor training course, ED POL 150 – Introduction to Tutoring, in the first year of tutoring
- Attend the Tutor Development Conference at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters
- Attend 2–3 required meetings each semesterPhysical Demands:
You must be able to meet with students for in-person tutoring.
Institutional Statements:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu
Accommodation Statement:
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.