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Do you enjoy helping other students learn concepts and succeed? The School of Nursing in collaboration with the Learning Commons is currently recruiting for student employees to tutor nursing students. Nursing tutors facilitate student learning and help nursing students better understand concepts or applications of nursing course content.Nursing tutors will be paid as Grade 2 student employees ($15.26/hour) for up to 20 hours per week. Nursing tutors support students and assist them in gaining effective study skills and maximizing their potential for their academic success. Nursing tutors are needed in: Pharmacology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Med/Surgical (1st & 2nd level), Fundamentals of Nursing, Obstetrics and Pediatrics.Job DutiesFollow all procedures and policies set by the School of Nursing and the Learning Commons.Be familiar with campus academic resources available to students.Report immediately to the coordinator when critical issues arise.Submit attendance report bi-weekly to the Learning Commons Director.Submit web timesheets to the Learning Commons Director for approval as scheduled by the UAA Payroll Office.ExpectationsAct in a professional manner, and be sensitive to and respectful of student needs.Notify Learning Commons Director and students in advance if you need to reschedule or cancel a session.Keep all information on students you work with confidential.Support and care about student success.QualificationsEffective communication skills.Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in current semester in UA system.Ability to work at least 2 hours of scheduled tutoring weekly.Earned grade of B (3.0) or higher in the selected tutoring topic.Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.Prior enrollment in the course(s) to be tutored highly desirable.Capacity to work with students with diverse backgrounds.Commitment to work the time promised.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must be enrolled as UA students taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or a newly enrolled student.Position DetailsThis position is located at the UAA campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part-time, Student Assistant Grade 2 position, up to 20 hours per week, $15.26 an hour. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.Special Instructions To ApplicantsPlease attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application. Throughout the semester, it is the student's responsibility to notify the UAA Nursing Tutor hiring manager if they drop classes and are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits. Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week. Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions. This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200. The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaging in university business.#J-18808-Ljbffr