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Student - Accounting Tutor

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Academic Tutoring at UVU seeks student tutors who will work one-on-one and with groups to help students navigate the challenges of their assigned courses and content material.

Academic Tutoring embraces the power of students helping students. It supports all individuals—regardless of identity, culture, point of view, or background—as they navigate the challenges associated with their educational goals. With a focus on major gateway courses, certified peer tutors work alongside each student to foster serious academic exploration and inspire lifelong learning.

Summary of Responsibilities

Tutor students (individually and in groups) by appointment and/or drop-in, in assigned courses and content material.
On top of face-to-face tutoring, tutors may be assigned to the online tutoring lab or in other labs across campus.
Participate in required tutor training and certification.
Tutors are also expected to contribute to certain Academic Tutoring initiatives like conducting class visits, creating and updating handouts, designing workshops, and contributing to end of the year events.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Must be a current UVU student
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Grade B or higher in ACC 2010

Preferred Qualifications

Grade B or higher in ACC 2020, ECON 2019, and MATH 1050, 1055, or 1090
Grade B or higher in upper-division Accounting courses
Demonstrates familiarity with other courses offered by the Accounting program
Demonstrates familiarity with other courses offered by the Woodbury School of Business

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Effective tutors are:

Knowledgeable about a wide range of Accounting content.
Well-versed in study skills and strategies
Creative problem solvers who can find new approaches to challenges
Excellent communicators who can adapt their teaching for a variety of needs and backgrounds
Reliable, has strong time and task-management skills
Familiar with available student resources on campus

Effective tutors can:

Collaborate with students to enhance their content knowledge
Communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and friendly manner
Read, write, and otherwise convey ideas in English
Maintain confidentiality
Cultivate professional relationships with staff, faculty, and students
Contribute to the smooth operation of the tutoring labs
Participate in ongoing trainings

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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