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

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. This person 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.

This person also develops resources, markets our services to students and faculty, performs some clerical work, and assists the administrative staff with other special projects. The Professional STEM Tutor should:

• 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 the Learning Commons and UNT Dallas academic community (faculty and staff) by reaching out to faculty and gathering class information, syllabi, expectations, etc.; keeping instructors informed of the type of tutorial assistance his/her student received while in the center and sending reports of the sessions when necessary.
• Help promote the Learning Commons and services offered by developing positive relationships with campus community, developing marketing information, updating social media outlets, delivering presentations and classroom workshops around campus.
• Participate in professional development opportunities that further knowledge in tutoring, content areas (math, science, stats, accounting, etc.), student development, and other relevant topics.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher with coursework in related STEM field.
• 1-3 years of tutoring experience in an academic setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in subject area to be tutored.

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Empathy and the ability to relate to the student body population at UNT Dallas.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to take direction and instruction without reservation.
• Ab…