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Graduate Assistant, Tutoring Program

Position Title:  Graduate Assistant, Tutoring Program
Department:  THINK TANK, Student Success
Reports To: Tutoring Services Manager
Hours Per Week:  20, Evenings and Sunday availability preferred
Salary:  $25,654 at .50 FTE Academic Year contract


Benefits: 

All graduate assistants at The University of Arizona receive in-state tuition waivers and are considered in-state students for tuition purposes. They are provided with health care coverage and are also eligible for a 10% discount off the price of select items purchased at all ASUA Bookstores, subject to Bookstore policies. Benefit coverage does not include miscellaneous university fees and any additional tuition assessed by academic programs and colleges.   

Position Summary

This position is part of THINK TANK, the University of Arizona’s centralized academic support unit. THINK TANK offers a wide variety of program models and services that support student learning and academic development as a complement to formal course instruction. Services include both free and fee-based support for University of Arizona students hosted across a variety of campus locations and online. THINK TANK is a unit within the division of Student Success and its services play a vital role in the University’s retention efforts by empowering students to master the skills and practices they need for sustained academic achievement and lifelong learning. 

THINK TANK has two Graduate Assistant positions that contribute to the work of the tutoring coordination team. These GAs work closely with the Tutoring Manager to assist with various aspects of the daily operations of a multi-model tutoring program. The tutoring team recruits, hires, trains, observes, and supports 60-75 undergraduate peer tutors offering support in about 150 subject areas. Tutors meet with students in drop-in settings, 1:1 private appointments, and are sometimes embedded in specific courses.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise in tutoring practices, techniques, and content areas  

  • Assist in recruiting, hiring, and supervising peer tutors 

  • Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback for tutors 

  • Assist in planning, developing, and facilitating tutor training within CRLA ITTPC guidelines. 

  • Follow established guidelines to communicate workplace information to tutors. 

  • Provide evening and weekend oversight of tutoring programs. 

  • Act as site supervisor in the absence of professional staff. 

  • Assist with marketing programs. Complete program related projects and assignments as requested. 

  • Maintain communication between tutors, professional staff, front desk staff, and other Think Tank staff. 

  • Support full-time staff with program recordkeeping, data collection, assessment, and related projects. 

  • Responsible for regularly communicating the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Tutoring Manager 

  • Make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services to Tutoring Manager. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

  • Attend information and training meetings as scheduled. 

  • Adhere to established work schedules, maintain accurate time records, and comply with departmental and University policies. 

Qualifications

  • Applicant must be currently admitted or enrolled in a graduate degree program within University of Arizona. Degree areas preferred include: mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering or other STEM field, or education. Other degree areas may be considered as needs warrant. 

  • Enrolled for a minimum of 6 units of graduate credit while fall and spring classes are in session (audit course are not included) and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for all UA Graduate credit courses. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Interest in implementing and facilitating an academic success program. 

  • Commitment to student-centered learning support 

  • Ability to establish a supportive, non-dependent, relationship with students. 

  • The preferred applicant will demonstrate strong mathematical knowledge. 

  • The preferred applicant will have experience in education or educational support and/or supervision. 

How to Apply

How to Apply:  

  • Include a cover letter of less than two pages that describes your interest in the position and connects the experience on your resume to the qualifications and duties of the position. 

  • Include a resume showing your educational, employment, and volunteer experience. 

Direct questions to Larissa Szwez, Tutoring Manager (Interim), lszwez@arizona.edu.