JMU Athletics Tutors Academic Year - IE

Working Title: JMU Athletics Tutors 26/27 Academic Year - IE

State Role

Title:

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300030 - Student Athlete Services

Pay Band: N/A

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $15.00 - $20.00/hour

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? N/A

Beginning Review Date: 04/06/2026

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff.

The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

The JMU Athletics Department is seeking Tutors to work in the office of Student Athlete Services for Fall/Spring 26/27. Tutors could be needed for all courses offered on campus, including, but not limited to:

• ACTG 244
• AMST 200
• ANTH 195, 196
• ART 200
• ARTH 205, 206
• ASTR 120, 121
• BIO 103, 140, 150, 240, 270, 280, 290
• BUS 160
• CHEM 120, 131, 132, 241, 242, 361
• CIS all courses
• COB 191, 202, 204, 218, 291, 300
• COB 241, 242, and upper-level
• CS lower level
• CSD 207, 208, 209, 300
• ECON 200, 201, and upper-level
• ENG 221, 222, 235, 236, 239, 247, 248, 260
• ENGR 101
• FIN 345, 360, and upper-level
• FR 109, 231, 232, 300
• GEOG 200
• GEOL 102, 110, 115, 210, 211
• HIST 101, 102, 150, 225
• HTH 100, 210, 230, 231, 245, 255
• HUM 200, 250, 251, 252
• ISAT 113, 160, 151, 251
• ISCI 101, 104, 171, 172
• JUST 200, 210, 225
• KIN 100, 201, 203, 302, 306
• LAXC 252
• MATH 103, 105, 155, 205, 231, 232, 235, and above
• MATH 220
• MATH 107, 108, 110, 111
• MGT 305
• MKTG 380
• MUS 200
• NUTR 280
• PHIL 101, 120, 150
• PHYS 121, 140, 150, 240, 250
• POSC 200, 225
• PPA 200
• PSYC 101, 160, 210, 211
• REL 101, 102
• SCOM 121, 122, 123, 240, 241, 260, 280
• SMAD 150, 201, 202, and upper-level
• SOCI 110, 140, 200, and upper-level
• SPAN 109, 231, 232, and upper-level
• SRM all courses
• THEA 210
• WGSS 200

Meet with student‑athlete(s) either virtually or in person for tutor sessions; assist student‑athlete by explaining course content and offering study strategies and tips for appropriate tutorial support; complete a meeting report for each session within 24 hours; complete a bi‑monthly timesheet and tutor hour record report for each pay period. The amount of tutoring time per week is approx. 1‑2 hours per assigned student‑athlete, but is determined by the needs of the student‑athlete (could be more or less).

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• B+ or higher in courses to be tutored
• A letter of reference from a professor or former employer is required.
• Must be knowledgeable, confident of ability to help, and have an understanding of the course content.
• Must have excellent communication skills and a patient, caring attitude.
• Ability to provide study assistance and assess needs and capabilities.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and some weekends.
• Must have respect for and be able to work with student‑athletes from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Must comply with NCAA, University Honor Code, and FERPA guidelines.

• Copy of Unofficial Transcript
• List, including the professor's name, of courses you are willing and confident in your ability to tutor. A grade of B+ or higher is required (Other Document #1).
• Reference letter from a professor or former employer.

Students must be degree‑seeking students, enrolled on at least a half‑time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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