FWSP Tutor; Off-Campus - Mission Academy

Position Overview

Off-campus Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) student tutor position that provides academic tutoring to students in Math and/or English while maintaining an effective and positive learning environment. This job may include a heavy work routine, such as lifting/carrying a maximum weight of 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, and a combination of sitting, standing, walking, and driving on a frequent basis.

20-25 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 9am‑3pm (off‑campus).

Off‑campus FWSP position with Mission Academy.

Specific duties include but are not limited to providing tutoring to high school students. Math subjects may include Algebra1, Algebra2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, and/or Statistics.

Fall/Spring Semesters
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All student employees must be enrolled at least half‑time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half‑time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full‑time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full‑time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates.

Summer Semester
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Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position.

Enrollment Exception
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If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources.

To be considered for Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) employment, you must be awarded work study through the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The summer FWSP award is a separate application process and is not included with the fall/spring FWSP award. Enrollment requirements for FWSP employment are the same each semester. Undergraduates must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours, and graduates a minimum of 5 credit hours.

If a student is enrolled in their final semester and the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and the anticipated graduation date) and provide it to the hiring department for submission to Human Resources.

• Team player in a professional office setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sensitivity to intercultural communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Detail oriented
• Dependable
• Punctual

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.