Nursing Temporary Tutor - UAA School of Nursing

Do you enjoy helping other students learn concepts and succeed? The School of Nursing in collaboration with the Learning Commons is currently recruiting for student employees to tutor nursing students. Nursing tutors facilitate student learning and help nursing students better understand concepts or applications of nursing course content.

Nursing tutors facilitate student learning and help students better understand concepts or applications of nursing course content. Nursing tutors support students and assist them in gaining effective study skills and maximizing their potential for their academic success. Nursing tutors are needed in:
Pharmacology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Med/Surgical (1st & 2nd level), Fundamentals of Nursing, Obstetrics and Pediatrics.

Job Duties:

* Follow all procedures and policies set by the School of Nursing and the Learning Commons.

* Be familiar with campus academic resources available to students.

* Report immediately to the coordinator when critical issues arise.

* Submit attendance report bi-weekly to the Learning Commons Director.

* Submit timesheets to the Learning Commons Director for approval as scheduled by the UAA Payroll Office.

Expectations:

* Act in a professional manner, and be sensitive to and respectful of student needs.

* Notify Learning Commons Director and students in advance if you need to reschedule or cancel an session.

* Keep all information on students you work with confidential.

* Support and care about student success.

To be successful in this role, applicants should demonstrate the following qualities.

* Effective communication skills.

* Ability to work up to 10 hours of scheduled tutoring weekly.

* Prior enrollment in the course(s) to be tutored highly desirable.

* Capacity to work with students with diverse backgrounds.

* Commitment to work the time promised.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Applicants have passed full majoy nursing courses with a B or higher.

* Demonstrated strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

* Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications:

* A UA Nursing student fully admitted into the Nursing major or a graduate nursing student.

* Successfully completed Pharmacology (PHARM) and Pathophysiology (PATHO) with a grade of B or higher.

* Applicants hold an active RN license.

Position Details:

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage.

This is a part-time, non-exempt temporary staff position, 12 month. Rate of pay $18.18 an hour.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, unofficial college transcripts, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at .

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

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