Professional STEM Tutor; Math

Title: Professional STEM Tutor (Math)

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help
- Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas
- Dallas

Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Student Success

Department: DAL-Learning Commons-513000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $17.50/hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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The UNT Dallas Learning Commons offers tutorial assistance in various subjects (math, science, statistics, economics, accounting, etc.) to students who need supplemental academic support.

This position, as the Professional STEM Tutor, serves as an important team member in the Learning Commons who primarily serves students through Embedded Tutoring in and out of class for gateway level courses. The tutor works under the supervision of the Director and works closely with the Learning Commons team to tutor students on a daily basis. Tutoring sessions and group study sessions occur as both face‑to‑face and online consultations.

The tutor also develops resources, markets our services to students and faculty, performs some clerical work, and assists the administrative staff with other special projects.

• Be aware of and able to use a variety of strategies to work with clientele whose academic skills cover a wide range of ability.
• Provide tutoring to students in the subject area, including clarification of course assignments, lectures, and tests.
• Work with students to develop positive learning skills, such as study techniques, note‑taking skills, and test‑taking strategies.
• Provide a forum for participatory learning, which includes the active involvement of the student.
• Aid students in understanding concepts without giving answers or completing assignments for students.
• Refer students to Learning Commons resources and other academic services and departments as needed.
• Work the assigned hours per week unless making prior arrangements with supervisor.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings.
• Interpret and clarify Learning Commons procedures to students, tutors, and visitors, and lead classroom presentations to advertise Learning Commons services.
• Be familiar with all resources – handouts, reference books, You Tube videos – located in the Learning Commons or on the website.
• Assist administrative staff with special assignments, projects, and events.
• Assist in preparing resources for the Learning Commons, including handouts, workshops, website content, social media posts, videos, etc.
• Aid students in scheduling appointments for the Learning Commons.
• Assist Learning Commons administrative staff with maintaining detailed student records; monitoring, inputting and analyzing data related to student attendance, persistence, retention, and satisfaction.
• Serve as a liaison between…