Job Description:

The primary role of the tutor is to support the mission of TRiO Student Support Services by providing tutorial services in courses listed below for students in the SSS program. This position requires excellent communication skills, a passion for working with students, and a desire to see students succeed. You'll meet with the same caseload of students throughout the entire semester, allowing you to build rapport and a positive relationship with those you tutor. A tutor may be required to tutor the following courses and accept the ability to tutor other subjects outside of these as well. You'll get internship credit for this position as well by enrolling in UNIV 068, which is a 0-credit internship class: 

 

To be considered for the position, the following must be submitted:

Application here: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=119885

  • Completed application

  • Recommendation letter

  • Resume

  • Unofficial transcript

  • Copy of course schedule


     

BIO 100, BIO 103, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 112, BIO 117, BIO 121, BIO 123, BIO 136, BIO 138, BIO 240, BIO 241, BIO 250, BIO 251

ACCT 201 & 202,ACCT 302, ACCT 311, BNAL 306, ECON 201, MARKETING, FINANCE

CHEM 103, CHEM 105, CHEM 107, CHEM 121, CHEM 123, CHEM 137, CHEM 211, CHEM 212

MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 103, MATH 162, MATH 163, MATH 200, MATH 211, MATH 212, STAT 130

PHYS 101, PHYS 102, PHYS 111, PHYS 112, PHYS 226, PHYS 227, PHYS 231, PHYS 232

HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 103, HIST 104, HIST 105

SOC 201, 320, 325, 337, 340, 395, 402, 436, 427 

PSYC 201, PSYC 203, PSYC 306, PSYC 311, PSYC 317, PSYC 318

SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201

STAT 130, 330

 

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in either a graduate or undergraduate degree program

  • Good academic standing 

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA is required

  • Demonstrated success in the course to be tutored

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

  • Sensitive to the needs of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented is preferred

  • An academic year (two semesters) commitment is preferred
     

Responsibilities:

  • Implement specific content area tutorials to individuals or small groups

  • Monitor and document students' attendance and progress

  • Coordinate tutoring sessions with tutees

  • Encourage and support students' learning and needs

  • Assist students with improving their study skills

  • Refer students to the Academic Skills Advisor, Academic Counselor and Director if needed

  • Attend in-service training and staff meetings

  • Perform other duties to meet the academic needs of students

  • Enroll in 0-credit internship class, UNIV 068
     

Hours and Compensation:

Approximately 8-15 hours per week

$15/hour

 

Application here: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=119885

 

Feel free to email us at triosss@odu.edu if you have any questions.