UPchieve Virtual Tutor Study

UPchieve is a nonprofit that provides free, 24/7 online tutoring and college counseling to low-income middle school and high school students. Its mission is to democratize access to academic support so that all students have an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility. As an Academic Coach, you will support students remotely through UPchieve's online platform in a range of subjects, including math (pre-algebra through calculus), the sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), reading and writing, English, U.S. history and social studies, and college prep (SAT/ACT and college essay review).

Because students request help around the clock, shifts are flexible and scheduled around your availability, with a commitment of roughly 5-10 hours per week. The role is fully remote, and we provide training and feedback to help you get started.

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• Tutor students one-on-one through UPchieve's virtual classroom, which pairs a single student with a single coach and provides a text-based chat and a shared whiteboard.
• Get certified in three or more UPchieve subjects and provide academic support in those subjects (subjects span math, science, reading and writing, English, social studies and history, and college prep).
• Complete UPchieve's tutor training and apply feedback to provide encouraging, student-centered support — no prior tutoring experience required.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

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• No tutoring experience required.
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at Liberty University.
• Have Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Have 5 to 10 hours of work availability per week.
• Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment and subsequent checks on behalf of the Federal Work Study Community Service Project site as well as Liberty University. Failure to pass a background check will result in immediate termination.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds,
  -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).

• At least a second-year student at Liberty University preferred.
• Must be in good standing (no reprimands or suspensions).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of tutoring material, UPchieve Tutoring, and Liberty University.
• Ability to learn technology quickly.
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed.
• Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills.

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• Regularly required to sit to perform tutoring responsibilities or type on a keyboard.

Virtual tutors are remote workers. The work environment must include a computer with a strong internet connection.

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's…