Student - Finance and Economics Tutor

Academic Tutoring at UVU seeks student tutors who will work one-on-one and with groups to help students navigate the challenges of their assigned courses and content material.

Academic Tutoring embraces the power of students helping students. It supports all individuals-regardless of identity, culture, point of view, or background-as they navigate the challenges associated with their educational goals. With a focus on major gateway courses, certified peer tutors work alongside each student to foster serious academic exploration and inspire lifelong learning.

* Tutor students (individually and in groups) by appointment and/or drop-in, in assigned courses and content material.

* On top of face-to-face tutoring, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or in other labs across campus.

* Participate in required tutor training and certification.

* Tutors are also expected to contribute to certain Academic Tutoring initiatives like conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and contributing to end of the year events.

* Must be a current UVU student

* Minimum 3.0 GPA

* Grade B or higher in FIN 3100 and ECON 2010

Preferred Qualifications

* Grade B or higher in ACC 2019, ECON 3030, MGMT 2240, and MGMT 2340 or MGMT 2400

* Grade B or higher in upper-division Finance and Economics courses

* Demonstrates familiarity with other courses offered by the Woodbury School of Business

Effective tutors are:

* Knowledgeable about a wide range of Economics and Finance content

* Well-versed in study skills and strategies

* Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges

* Excellent communicators who can adapt their teaching for a variety of needs and backgrounds

* Reliable, has strong time and task-management skills

* Familiar with available student resources on campus

Effective tutors can:

* Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge

* Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner

* Read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English

* Maintain confidentiality

* Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students

* Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs

* Participate in on-going trainings