About This Job
THINK TANK hires undergraduate tutors for Elementary Math to Calculus (MATH 100 – 129), General and Organic Chemistry (CHEM 151/152 and CHEM 241A/B), Algebra- and Calculus-Based Physics (PHYS 102/103 and PHYS 141/241), Business (ACCT, BNAD, and ECON), Management Info Systems (MIS 111/112), Statistics (MATH 107/163/263, ISTA 116, SBS 200, PSY 230, and BASV 314), and select Political Science and Public Administration courses! As a tutor, you will work with other tutors in the drop-in environment as well as independently in individual and small group private appointments, where the latter can provide additional support for courses from Microbiology to Computer Science and more!
This is a student-friendly, on-campus position with no prior tutoring experience required. All training is paid and we work with your class schedule to determine your work hours. This position is work-study eligible.
In this position you will develop career skills such as:
- Interpersonal skills
- Communicating with a diverse student body
- Deeper subject knowledge
- Small and large group facilitation.
- Developing and facilitating tutor training
- Leadership roles
Our team has tutors from majors across the University! You will be trained in skills such as Socratic questioning, cooperative tutoring techniques, and how to guide students towards independent learning. You will have additional meetings with other tutors in your subject area in order to review content specific skills and strategies.
Applications will be reviewed until all positions are filled.
Responsibilities
- Provide regular drop in tutoring as well as one-on-one or small group private tutoring
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Commit to weekly work shifts for the term, 7 hours a week minimum, 25 hours maximum (20 hours maximum for international students)
- Commit to training, which provide progress towards internationally recognized CRLA-certification
- Abide by University of Arizona Code of Conduct and Academic Code of Integrity.
Qualifications
- Current UA student with an interest in helping other students learn
- Enrolled in at least 6 units during fall and spring semester
- Strong background in the subject you are applying to tutor regardless of major/minor
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly dependable and punctual.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and have an A/B in the course(s) you wish to tutor.
- Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive environment. Sensitive to student diversity
- Must be available for mandatory pre-semester training and ongoing tutor trainings throughout the term
- All majors encouraged to apply
Compensation
Starting Content Area Tutors earn $14.75/hour and, in general, are expected to work approximately 7-10 hours/week. Upon completing CRLA trainings and leveling up, tutors are eligible for pay increases!
How to Apply
JOB OPENING STATUS:
Currently accepting applications for Spring 2025.
Click the button below to complete the online application form for a Content Area Tutor position. The full application will include copies of your unofficial transcripts, at least one letter of recommendation from a professor, and short-essay responses to prompts.
Questions and applications can be directed to Kate Harris, Tutoring Services Manager, via e-mail at katherineharris@arizona.edu.
About THINK TANK
The mission of THINK TANK is to empower UA students by providing a positive environment where they can master the skills needed to become successful lifelong learners. THINK TANK is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and free of discrimination.
THINK TANK provides both free and fee based tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching, and mentoring delivered through peer tutors, Academic Skills Tutors, graduate assistants, and professional staff in centralized and satellite locations.