Graduate Student: Veteran Student Life STEM Tutoring
Job Description
Position Number:
53010175Title:
Graduate StudentFunctional Title:
Graduate Student: Veteran Student Life STEM TutoringCategory Status:
16-Student Hourly, GradApplicant Search Category:
StudentUniversity Authorized FTE:
25%Unit:
VPSA-SU-Engagement-ActivitiesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Veteran Student Life STEM Tutor Program seeks passionate and qualified student tutors to support veterans in their pursuit of STEM degrees.
Do you have a strong academic background in STEM and a desire to empower veterans in their academic journey? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
Do you have a strong academic background in STEM and a desire to empower veterans in their academic journey? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and small group tutoring sessions in STEM subjects (physics, math, chemistry, engineering, compute science, etc.) based on veteran student needs and availability.
- Hold weekly office hours to provide a consistent point of contact for student support.
- Track and report tutoring hours and topics covered each week.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with students, program staff, and supervisors.
Benefits:
- Gain valuable teaching experience.
- Contribute directly to the success of veterans pursuing STEM careers.
- Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible work schedule based on your availability.
- Earn $16.50/hr for undergrads and 20$/hr for Grad students.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment for our student veterans and tutors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Maryland.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and advise peers in a supportive and productive manner.
- Strong academic record with a minimum grade of “B” in each course you wish to tutor.
- Recommendation letters from instructors for each course you wish to tutor.
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Ideal candidates can tutor in multiple STEM gateway courses and some upper-level STEM undergraduate courses.
Additional Information:
Undergraduate students can earn $16.50/hr and graduate students can earn $20/hr. We ask the tutors not to exceed 10-12 hours weekly.
When applying, please include recommendations from an instructor of each course you wish to tutor in and a copy of your student transcript.
When applying, please include recommendations from an instructor of each course you wish to tutor in and a copy of your student transcript.
Posting Date:
06/03/2024Closing Date:
07/29/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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