Content Tutor; Wage & Student Wage

Content Tutor Position

UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of content tutors to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and skill acquisition including, but not limited to, test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads. Qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).

This position is for the Fall 2026 semester.

Content tutors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (typically twice weekly) and will work in small groups or one-on-one with student-athletes. Content tutors are expected to have a strong understanding of the course content and demonstrate this through the incorporation of relevant study strategies in proper planning of the sessions. The Academic Affairs staff will train all tutors on the CAST framework and expectations for tutor sessions.

Content tutor responsibilities include:

• Create, plan, and instruct sessions specific to course content.
• Conduct sessions using the CAST tutoring framework.
• Comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
• Complete detailed session reports at the end of each session via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student-performance.
• Establish professional working relationship with students and the Athletics Academic Affairs staff.
• Attend tutor orientation at the beginning of each semester and required trainings throughout.
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Position compensation range: $20-$22/hour based on education and experience.

Content tutor program hours:
Tutor hours vary based on course need and student availability. Evening tutor availability strongly preferred.

• Monday-Thursday -- 9am-9pm
• Fridays – 9am-5pm

The university will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma with some college course work.
• Must have knowledge of the tutor course content and have received a B or better in that particular course.
• Must be able to deliver study strategies specific to the content area.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and the UVA Honor Code.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with students in higher education.
• Some experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring.
• Experience working with student-athletes.

Physical demands:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. All sessions will primarily take place in person with select virtual sessions.

To apply, please submit an application online and attach a current resume, unofficial transcript, and a list of courses that you can tutor.