Tutor II (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must be a current UM-Flint student, or a previous UM-Flint student who has attended UM-Flint within the past six months, and apply online at www.careers.umich.edu

You must have a faculty recommendation form submitted from a UM-Flint faculty member for each course you wish to tutor.

A cover letter must be included with your resume. Cover letter and resume must be uploaded as one document. Please be sure to identify which subjects you wish to tutor.

Job Summary Tutorial Services has limited peer tutor positions for qualified students in specific subjects and courses.

We also have limited positions available for tutors to assist students in learning strategies and computer software programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Python, SPSS, Excel, and Access.

Tutors work in individual and/or lab situations. Overall schedule varies week to week as tutors provide on demand tutoring to students. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.

Tutors will need to complete a general tutor training program before they begin working and will be expected to complete four hours of continuing tutorial training over the course of the academic year.

Preference will be given to applicants who can tutor a number of courses within one or more disciplines for which they have a faculty recommendation.

Responsibilities*

• Provide on demand tutoring to students
• Assist students in learning strategies and computer software programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Python, SPSS, Excel, and Access.

Required Qualifications*

• Position open to current UM-Flint students or previous UM-Flint students who have attended UM-Flint within the past six months.
• A recommendation from a UM-Flint faculty member for each course you wish to tutor. Please have them forward the recommendation to [email protected].
• Demonstrated excellence in academic subject area/areas in which you wish to tutor.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Candidates must be able to follow all procedures and policies related to documenting student usage and hours worked.
• 3.0 GPA or strong faculty recommendation if GPA is lower.

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Mobile/Remote

The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.