Work-Study Undergraduate Peer Learning Consultant (STEM Tutor)

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• Be aware of and able to use a variety of strategies to work with a diverse clientele whose academic skills cover a wide range of ability
• Provide tutoring to students in the subject area, including clarification of course assignments, lectures, and tests.
• Work with students to develop positive learning skills, such as study techniques, notetaking skills, and test-taking strategies
• Work with students individually or in small groups in face-to-face or online sessions
• Provide a forum for participatory learning, which includes the active involvement of the student.
• Aid students in understanding concepts without giving answers or completing assignments for students.
• Refer students to Learning Commons resources and other academic services and departments as needed.
• Work the assigned hours per week unless making prior arrangements with supervisor.
• Attend and complete mandatory trainings.
• Interpret and clarify Learning Commons procedures to students, tutors, and visitors, and lead classroom presentations to advertise Learning Commons services.
• Be familiar with all resources — handouts, reference books, YouTube videos — located in the Learning Commons or on the website.
• Assist administrative staff and professional tutors with special assignments, projects, and events.
• Assist in preparing resources for the Learning Commons including handouts, workshops, website content, social media posts, videos, etc.
• Aid students in scheduling appointments for the Learning Commons STEM Center.
• Maintain detailed student records via WCOnline for data collection purposes.

• Must be a currently enrolled University of North Texas at Dallas student making satisfactory progress toward completion of a bachelor’s degree program.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate intermediate to advanced level of knowledge in tutoring subject
• Must be recommended by a faculty member from the discipline in which the student is applying to tutor – Recommendation MUST be in email format and sent to the Learning Commons Director at [email protected]
• Excellent communication skills

Students must also possess the following qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Empathy and the ability to relate to the diverse student body population at UNT Dallas
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the general public, and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully
• Skill in telephone etiquette and courteous communication with public, verbally and in writing
• Skill in evaluating facts or situation to route calls/customers appropriately
• Basic MS Office skills
• Ability to operate a variety of office machines including, personal computers, telephones, and copiers
• Ability to use web-based software (such as Zoom) to tutor students online
• Skill in filing and recordkeeping

• Ability to work 12-19 hours per week
• Knowledge of (or ability to rapidly assimilate and retain) University academic policy, procedure, and practices
• Knowledge of FERPA preferred but not required
• Ability to work under considerable pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and work with all kinds of students
• Strong ability to work independently and make decisions within the framework of broad goals and objectives

• Complete online application through UNT Dallas HR website: https://unt-dallas.peopleadmin.com/
• Attach required documents:
• Copy of unofficial transcript (official transcripts also accepted but not necessary) from UNT Dallas and any other college or university where relevant courses were taken
• Resume
• Optional documents:
• Cover Letter
• UNT Dallas Class schedule