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.

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications
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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

* This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications
.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

* This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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$13.00 - $15.00/hour

The Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC) Peer Tutors will provide tutoring during our normal hours of operation, based on tutor's availability.

FALL/SPRING

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm

SUMMER

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).

Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.

Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.

Temporary

• Previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Pursuing or possess a bachelor's degree in 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 Advance 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 course work assignments and questions
• Complete session…