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Content Tutor

Basic Function

To provide academic assistance to students enrolled in selected courses by offering regularly scheduled out-of-class study sessions throughout the term; to assist in the collection and reporting of various data regarding selected courses.

Primary Activities

• Conduct at least 2-3 two-hour study sessions per week throughout the term using strategies learned through the initial training meetings.
• Regularly meet with Coordinator.
• Discuss observations of the tutor sessions.
• Discuss the creation and use of CT handouts.
• Discuss the planning of CT sessions and use a wide variety of the identified learning strategies.
• Assist Coordinator in training of other leaders.
• Ascertain course requirements and maintain contact throughout the term with course professor or designated representative.

Secondary Activities

• Provide extra tutor sessions and/or marathon sessions as necessary (e.g., prior to major examinations).
• Provide handouts for use during tutor sessions, if necessary.
• Meet with other campus content tutors, SI leaders and supervisory staff at scheduled meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Maintenance Activities

• Complete necessary personal paperwork.
• Attend initial training prior to the beginning of each term.
• Work with the Coordinator to select appropriate times and scheduling of tutor sessions.
• Make periodic announcements about the availability of the tutor sessions to the students.
• Ensure that midterm Feedback Survey and End-of-Course surveys are distributed and assist in data analysis.
• Collect attendance data for every tutor session, including student names, WIN numbers, course title, date, and time of session.
• Maintain a professional attitude about matters such as class standards, grades, and student complaints.
• Model appropriate professional attitudes and behaviors to staff, students and to others on and off campus.
• Provide your Coordinator with an up-to-date schedule of your tutor sessions.
• Notify your Coordinator in advance if you cannot conduct a session as scheduled.
• Maintain regular working hours.

Content Tutor Qualifications

• Junior or senior standing.
• An overall GPA of 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
• A grade of 4.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the selected courses is preferred.
• Content competency is required.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (to be determined by the Coordinator) are required.

General Information Break Down

• Time commitment: 6 – 7 hours per week
  • Two to three two-hour sessions per week
  • Preparation time for each session
  • Training meetings (biweekly SI/CT training meetings)
  • Possible exam review sessions or special projects
• Pay rate: Salary