Student PLA - Biology Tutor

Job Number

252382

Student PLA – Biology Tutor (Spring)

Norman Campus, University of Oklahoma – onsite

Part‑time. Possible shifts Sunday – Friday, 10am – 10pm. Minimum 6 hours per week with opportunities for additional hours.

Onsite

Targeted salary: $13.00 per hour, based on experience

No

• Resume
• Class Schedule

Peer Learning Assistants (tutors) provide academic assistance for students enrolled in one of the target first‑year courses and/or upper‑division, instructor‑managed sessions. PLAs prepare for and staff weekly, small group, in‑person or online tutoring sessions. PLAs maintain attendance records, facilitate study skills consultations, and attend the following training sessions at the beginning of the semester.

• New PLA Onboarding:
  Prior to classes (based on student availability)
• CRLA Training Conference: TBA (Friday, January 23, 2026, 4pm – 7pm or Saturday, January 24, 2026, 8am – 1pm)

PLAs communicate with course instructors regarding course materials and promotion of sessions and communicate progress with Student Learning Center Director and the SLC Lead team.

PLAs should expect a minimum average time commitment of 6 hours per week with opportunities for additional hours.

Portray a welcoming, inviting attitude, be committed to creating an inclusive environment, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Please provide the name and contact information for at least one OU faculty or staff member who can serve as a reference.

Education
:
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in the Spring 2026 Term at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring 2026 ONE class schedule
• Must have completed a minimum of 12 undergraduate hours as an OU Norman Campus student
• Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, have earned at least a "B" in the course(s) that will be tutored, and have taken the course at University of Oklahoma. AP credit and/or professor recommendations can substitute for having taken the course, or in the case of languages being a native speaker would qualify in lieu of having taken the course.
• Specific courses: BIOL 1124, BIOL 1134, BIOL 2124, BIOL 2234, BIOL 2255, BIOL 3013, BIOL 3103, BIOL 3113, BIOL 3333, BIOL 4843, and any PSY courses.

Skills
:

• Effective Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Department Preferences
:

• Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Earned an "A" in the courses of interest
• Awarded Work Study

Special Instructions
:
If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
:
The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
:
The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression, age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? :
No

Special Indications :
None

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