Online Student Tutor (Any Subject Except Writing)

Join the EOU Learning Center as an Online Student Tutor! This role involves providing academic support to peers across a range of subjects (except writing), helping them enhance their understanding and mastery of course material. You will conduct tutoring sessions via online platforms, adapting your teaching methods to suit various learning styles and academic needs. This position is ideal for students who are passionate about education and committed to promoting educational equity and inclusion.

Supervisors Name & Title	Torivio Gallegos, Academic Support Coordinator
Student Job Title	Online Student Tutor (Any Subject Except Writing)
Department	EOU Learning Center
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$14.20 – $15.20 per hour, depending on qualifications (Level 3 – Level 5)
Job Location	Remote; Online
Job Duration	Academic year, potentially including summer depending on student demand and funding
Type of work schedule	Flexible hours to accommodate tutor and student schedules; includes evening and weekend availability to meet the needs of online students
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours, variable depending on demand and scheduling of tutoring sessions
Experiential Leaning:	As an Online Student Tutor, you will gain practical experience in online education and tutoring. You will develop skills in virtual communication, educational technology, and instructional techniques. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your studies to real-world teaching scenarios, enhancing your understanding of pedagogy and student support.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the EOU Learning Center and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, preparing you for diverse career paths.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in designated subject areas via online platforms. – Adapt teaching methods to suit a variety of learning styles and academic needs. – Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions. – Track and report on student progress and session details. – Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance tutoring skills and techniques. – Ensure adherence to all university and eTutoring consortium policies and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:	– College coursework in the subject for which you will be tutoring. – Ability to convey concepts in multiple ways for a variety of learning styles. – Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times. – Demonstrated understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals, and objectives of EOU. – Ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and goals of the community and university system. – Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning, and working environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. – Abide by the rules and regulations of the eTutoring consortium. – Tutors must be in good academic standing. – Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours if an undergraduate student or nine credit hours if a graduate student. – Hold at least a “B” in any courses for which they serve as tutors.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Previous experience in tutoring or educational coaching. – Strong command of course content and the ability to explain concepts clearly and effectively. – Excellent digital literacy skills to effectively utilize online tutoring platforms and tools.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Ability to engage students and encourage their academic confidence and independence. – Strong organizational and time management skills to handle scheduled tutoring sessions. – Proficiency in using educational technology and online resources to enhance tutoring sessions.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Torivio Gallegos, Academic Support Coordinator
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Online-Student-Tutor-Any-Subject-Except-Writing.pdf