Academic Athletic Tutor - Academic Athletic Tutor

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JOB TITLE:  

Academic Athletic Tutor

JOB PURPOSE: 

Tutors assist student-athletes in a controlled academic setting to communicate subject knowledge/study skills while practicing the highest level of academic integrity and provide information regarding the access of academic resources. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Tutors will work in a one-on-one or small group setting and are expected to establish rapport with the student-athlete while exuding patience, trust, and confidentiality regarding any correspondence between tutor and student.
• Tutors are required to file individual reports regarding each meeting with a student-athlete by the end of the evening of each appointment. 
• Tutors will be trained at the beginning of each semester on the specific NCAA rules applied to working with student-athletes.
• Hours per week may fluctuate from week to week depending on student need, tutor availability and student-athlete competition schedule.  tutors will be able to set their max hours available each week and are expected to honor the time provided.  Communication and exceptional time management will be of utmost importance between tutor and tutor coordinator.
• The Office of Academic Support hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 8 am - 10 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm.  tutors will set their availability within these hours.
• Tutors will be paid $12/hour.  At the end of each semester tutors will be evaluated for continuing employment.  If invited back, hourly rate will increase by $1/hour each academic year, capped at $16/hour. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Education:  Must be at least a Junior by class standing and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and have earned an A or B in the coursework they would like to tutor. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• The skills necessary for this position include active listening, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Applicants must also possess exceptional communication and time management skills.

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter and resume or C.V.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn  more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ 

Posted Salary Range: $10-$12.00/Hour