American Sign Language; ASL) Tutor

Are you interested in serving as an American Sign Language (ASL) tutor for the UAA Department of Languages? In collaboration with the UAA Learning Commons, applications are being accepted for Tutors to serve the Languages Department each semester (Fall and Spring) to assist students in their studies.

Successful pool applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the American Sign Language (ASL) as well as the ability to explain grammatical concepts and provide conversational practice at a level deemed sufficient by the language section or tutor coordinator.

• Attention to detail, responsiveness, and timeliness in completion of assigned tasks.
• Requires effective and timely communication skills.
• Ability to meet in person on campus or via Zoom for up to 20 hours per week.

• Must be enrolled at UAA with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in the semester of employment
• Must have completed at least one semester at UAA
• Must be in good disciplinary standing with the university
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for this position

Upon hire, completion of the following UAA Employee e-Learning Trainings is required:

• FERPA:
  Protecting Student Privacy
• Title IX

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a Student Assistant position, part-time up to 20 hours a week with starting pay of $15.26 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.

This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

Throughout the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the hiring manager if they drop classes and are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits.

Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions.

Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week during a semester or 40 hours per week between semesters or during summer sessions.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

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 the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

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