Role: STEM & Business tutors provide content-specific tutoring support to fellow undergraduate students. Tutors are expected to work in small group sessions and in the library drop-in center.

Responsibilities Include:

• Tutor a minimum of 4-6 hours per week with more hours possible by request.
• Ability and willingness to tutor in person and online, in drop-in and small groups.
• Develop and maintain a rapport with students to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Remain up to date on study strategies, course content and academic integrity.
• Participate in (paid) new tutor training sessions.
• Attend ongoing (paid) training and professional development opportunities to continually improve tutoring skills and knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be an undergraduate student in good academic standing.
• Grade of B+ or better in the courses you wish to tutor.
• Ability to tutor a mix of higher and lower level courses; ideally 3+ courses.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge and confident communication of AEC and other campus services.
• Strength in time management and responsibility.
• Sensitivity to the needs of diverse student populations.

Compensation:

• Positions are available for pay or academic credit.
• Pay rate is $14.00 per hour, with increases for leadership roles.

To Apply: Submit an electronic application by going to www.uri.edu/aec/work. Your application MUST include one faculty reference. If you have any questions, please contact Ceileidh Kung at ckung@uri.edu.