Temporary Peer Tutor

Temporary Peer Tutor About FIU

Florida International University is a Top‑50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Current Employee
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Log into Employee Self‑Service (ESS) to apply. Prepare electronic copies of your resume / curriculum vitae, cover letter or other documents. Attach your materials as one Microsoft Word or PDF file. All applicants must complete an online application including work history and educational details.

Prospective Employee
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Create a registered account and provide an active e‑mail address for communication. Attach your resume and cover letter (combined file) in Microsoft Word or PDF. All applicants must complete the online application.

Note:

Application will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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$13.00 – $15.00 per hour

Fall/Spring Schedule – Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm;
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Saturday:
Closed;
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Summer Schedule – Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm;
Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm;
Saturday – Closed;
Sunday – Closed.

As a temporary employee you are not eligible for all benefit programs (paid leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement). Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), you may enroll in health care benefits if you work on average 30 hours or more per week. You may also enroll in supplemental plans (dental, vision) at full cost to yourself.

Temporary

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Pursuing or possess a bachelor's degree in a related field
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Intermediate level of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Google Drive
• Knowledge of PC operations and specialized software
• Ability to take direction and work independently as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information

• At least a B+ in the courses assigned to tutor or an Advanced Placement score of 5
• Minimum overall 3.2 GPA
• High reliability, good interpersonal communication skills, and ease in relating with students from varying education, cultural, and social backgrounds
• Verbal and written communication and follow‑through
• Requires prior completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days

The Student‑Athlete Academic Center is currently seeking a temporary peer tutor to join their team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Discuss learning, test‑taking and study strategies while assisting with coursework and questions
• Complete session feedback at the completion of each tutoring session
• Assist student‑athletes with composing study guides
• Facilitate review sessions during midterm and finals exams and/or as needed based on course
• Maintain up‑to‑date student caseload folders with upcoming assignments, quizzes, and grades
• Maintain familiarity with all existing SAAC and campus resources and refer student‑athletes as appropriate
• Communicate with Academic Coordinators, Tutoring Coordinator and SAAC Staff as needed based on progress of student‑athletes
• Follow and uphold FIU academic honesty policies and procedures, NCAA and C‑USA policies and procedures
• Must check FIU email and SAAC tutor mailbox for communications and must attend and participate in mandatory SAAC meetings
• Responsible for completing projects as assigned…