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• The Academic Resource Center is part of the Center for Academic Success Programs
  

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