Student Tutor I (ACE)

Agency

Department

Job Summary

The Student Tutor I provides academic support to undergraduate and graduate students through one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions. Tutors assist students in developing effective study skills, understanding course content, and gaining confidence in their academic abilities. Under the supervision of the Program Specialist and Director, Student Tutors promote active learning and help students achieve academic success in alignment with the mission of the Academic Center for Excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and/or small group- tutoring sessions in which each student is actively involved in exploring and learning the material.

• Review course concepts, provide alternate explanations, and offer multiple strategies for reviewing and reinforcing information.

• Help students to identify resources and to develop problem-solving strategies they can use when studying on their own.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring support to students in assigned subject areas through scheduled appointments or walk-in sessions.

• Foster an encouraging and inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence.

• Clarify course concepts, demonstrate problem-solving techniques, and model effective study strategies.

• Maintain accurate records of tutoring sessions and student attendance using the designated tracking system.

• Attend required tutor training, staff meetings, and professional development workshops.

• Communicate regularly with the Program Specialist and faculty to ensure consistent and quality academic support.

• Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and university policies.

• Serve as a positive role model, upholding professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time, 6 credit hours per semester for undergraduate and 3 credit hours per semester for graduates.

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Preferred Experience and Education

• Previous tutoring or mentoring experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of personal computer workstation with common software applications.

• Ability to organize and multitask functions to ensure compliance with deadlines.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to learn and use multiple software programs.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required trainings.

• Submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Position is temporary, subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate: $10.50/hour for up to 19 hours

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.