Student Non-Work Study - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Peer Tutor

Job Title
Student Non-Work Study - Tau Beta Pi Engineering Peer Tutor


Requisition Number
DU12920


Department Name
8H000:College of Engineering


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$12.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education

Qualified applicants will be UK Engineering students with junior or senior status in Spring 2025

Applicants should be in at least their fifth semester of their engineering curriculum.

Preferred applicants will have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. (3.2 or higher considered)

Priority will be given to Tau Beta Pi (Engineering honor society) members but other engineering students are strongly encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.



Required Related Experience

You must have taken the courses you wish to tutor at the University of Kentucky.



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Physical Requirements

Sitting and standing for long periods of time.



Shift

Peer Tutors can expect to work between three and ten hours per week based on their availability and the needs of tutees. Peer Tutors’ schedules are determined at the beginning of each semester and will not change from week to week. Shifts will be between two and four hours long (again based on availability and student need) and will take place between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sunday through Thursday.

This position is for the Spring 2025 semester, and will begin in January 2025.



Job Summary

Peer Tutors assist fellow undergraduates in UK math, science, and engineering courses through Tau Beta Pi’s Peer Tutoring Program in the Elbert E. Ray eStudio. There are no appointments and tutoring is offered in small, informal groups. Peer Tutors help tutees fully understand concepts, complete assignments, and study for exams. Peer Tutors are responsible for greeting tutees and making them feel welcome and included, providing guidance in course content, and helping tutees hone study skills and strategies.

Peer Tutors guide tutees to deeper understandings of course material and are never expected to give answers or replace course instructors.

Peer Tutors receive extensive training in preparation for being effective peer tutors, so no prior tutoring experience is needed. Initial training will be provided.

Because the Peer Tutor position is a professional position, it includes responsibilities beyond working regular shifts, including professional development sessions, and occasional team meetings.

At time of posting, we anticipate tutoring will be offered in-person in the eStudio on the 3rd floor of the F. Paul Anderson Tower. (if campus health circumstances mandate otherwise, tutoring will be moved online).

PLEASE NOTE: Only applications including a resume and transcript will be reviewed.






Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicants should enjoy helping others and sharing their experiences as students of engineering. Applicants should have outstanding oral communication skills and be professional and timely. A thorough working knowledge of engineering coursework is also required.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Membership in the engineering honor society, Tau Beta Pi, is preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply
01/31/2025


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