Job Details

STEM Tutor Position

Do you enjoy helping other students learn STEM concepts and succeed? The UAA Learning Commons is currently recruiting student employees to tutor students in STEM subjects. STEM tutors facilitate student learning and help students better understand concepts and applications in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics course content. Duties include tutoring students individually or in small groups. In-person and online tutoring hours are generally available. Maintain records and participate in training and workshops as needed. Other duties as assigned. Ability to work assigned hours, possibly including some evenings or weekends, as well as via Zoom. Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse population. Ability to effectively explain and demonstrate academic content concepts using a variety of teaching and rhetorical strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the current semester in the UA system.

• Ability to work a minimum of 4 hours of scheduled tutoring weekly.

• Prior enrollment in the course(s) to be tutored.

• Capacity to work with students with diverse backgrounds.

• Commitment to work the time promised.

Position Details:

This position is located at the University campus in Anchorage. This is part-time, non-exempt Student Assistant 2 position with an hourly rate of $15.26.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

• Throughout the semester, it is the student's responsibility to notify the 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 hisale@alaska.edu.