Content Tutor (Staff Wage & Student Wage)

UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and skill acquisition including, but not limited to, test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads. We will hire across all discipline areas and qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team... (CAST). Content Tutors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (typically twice weekly) and will work in small groups or one-on-one with student-athletes. Content Tutors are expected to have a strong understanding of the course content and demonstrate this through the incorporation of relevant study strategies in proper planning of the sessions. The Academic Affairs Staff will train all tutors on the CAST framework and expectations for tutor sessions. Content Tutor Responsibilities: Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content. Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework. Comply with all 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 relationship 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 Content Tutor program hours: Tutor hours vary based on course need and student availability. Evening tutor availability strongly preferred. Sundays--1pm-9pm Monday-Thursday -- 9am-9pm Fridays – 9am-5pm The University will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment. Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at [email protected]. MINIMUM 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 Some experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring 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 for the Fall 2024 term. 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. Search on requisition number: R0063427 This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information. In 1819, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and inaugurated a bold experiment. Two centuries later, Jefferson’s vision thrives. Across Grounds - and throughout the world - UVA students, faculty, staff and alumni challenge convention, break barriers and pursue the greater good. The University of Virginia is made up of eleven schools and affiliated foundations in Charlottesville plus the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia. The University of Virginia Health System is a renowned academic medical center committed to providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The University's Medical Center, School of Medicine and Physicians Group are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers a comprehensive list of benefits and services to help staff and faculty meet their personal and family needs Apply Job!