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Job Description
Are you interested in serving as a tutor for the UAA Department of Languages In collaboration with the UAA Learning Commons applications are being accepted for Tutors to serve the Languages Department each semester (Fall and Spring) to assist students in their studies of American Sign Language Chinese French German Japanese Russian and Spanish.
Successful pool applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the target language and the ability to explain grammatical concepts and provide conversational practice at a level deemed sufficient by the language section or tutor coordinator.
Attention to detail and timeliness in completion of assigned tasks. Requires effective and timely communication skills.
Previous experience teaching or tutoring and native or near-native language proficiency or study-abroad experience are preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
To be eligible for student employment at UAA a student must:
a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
b. for employment between semesters have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; and
c. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; and
d. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
f. Students enrolled in programs outside the studies of the respective language and who possess the necessary linguistic skills and qualifications will be considered eligible pending interview.
NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.
Prior language tutoring experience preferred but not required. Training provided upon hire.
Position Details:
This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage.
This is a part time non-exempt Student Assistant 2 position with an hourly rate of $15.26.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume and the names and contact information for three (3) professional reference with your application.
This is a pooled position which means that the position remains open over the entire academic year.
*Applicants must be enrolled as UA student taking a minimum of 6 credits per semester with GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Helen Sale HR Coordinator at .
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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Employment Type
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