Embedded Tutor

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Position Title:
Embedded Tutor

Job Category:
Student Hourly

Job Profile:
Student Help

Job Summary:
**Official Start date for this position would be Fall 2026!

Hiring for tutors for these courses (major in these areas not required):

• ACCT 200
• ACCT 201
• BIOL 130
• BIOL 270
• BUS 270
• CHEM 105
• CSCI 201
• CSCI 303
• MATH 090
• MATH 092 & 112
• MATH 096 & 113
• MATH 115
• MATH 150
• MATH 310
• PSYC 301

Job Summary:

Embedded tutors play a key role in supporting student learning both inside and outside the classroom. Responsibilities include attending classes to reinforce key concepts, providing one-on-one tutoring tailored to individual needs, and hosting study sessions that encourage collaboration and effective study strategies. By clarifying course material, explaining processes, and guiding problem-solving, embedded tutors help students develop the skills needed to become independent learners and persist toward their academic goals. This role bridges classroom instruction and tutoring, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Attend all assigned class sessions (or as arranged with the instructor) to stay aligned with course content, expectations, and class culture.
• Build rapport with students by being approachable, professional, and encouraging participation in tutoring opportunities.
• Collaborate with the course instructor to identify topics, assignments, or concepts that may need additional support.
• Offer tutoring sessions outside of class, focusing on reinforcing key concepts, clarifying instructions, and supporting skill development.
• Assist during class activities by answering student questions, facilitating small-group work, or guiding practice problems.
• Model effective study strategies such as note-taking, time management, test preparation, and problem-solving.

Hourly rate is $13/hour
Notice to New Employees:

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Educational Success Center

Compensation:

• $13/hour
• Valuable leadership development opportunities and skills
• Ability to make meaningful connections with staff, faculty, and peers
• Gain a better understanding of the course material

Required Qualifications:

• Have completed the course (or a level higher) with at least a "B."
• Must have time in your schedule to attend the course of choice (please review the Course Schedule)
• Be in good academic standing with a prior semester GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. If requirements are not met, the student may be placed on probation for one semester.
• Must be available on Tuesday, September 1st for a full-day training
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and a minimum of seven (7) hours per week.

Education:

Must have completed at least one year of college credits prior to starting. Exceptions can be made.

How to Apply:

• Submit application with resume
• Have an instructor complete the recommendation form

Contact Information:

Trish Allen, View email address on click.appcast.io

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of 'final candidates' must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, 'final candidates' under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.