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Lawrence - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

70%: Provide academic support in statistics to support undergraduate and graduate students across KU Edwards and Lawrence campus in course assignments exam preparation research development and any topic related to statistics. Methods include face-to-face meetings with students at Edwards Campus and virtually with students at other KU campuses. Foster students learning by asking questions and teaching important statistical strategies and concepts.
10%: Participate in ongoing tutor education. Tutor education includes attending regular staff meetings for Wingspan tutors reading relevant research and participating in ongoing professional development.
10%: Participate in ongoing partnerships with a variety of classes/departments across campus. These partnerships may require delivering presentations participating in events workshops or other forms of academic support as determined by the Wingspan staff.
5%: Complete administrative tasks related to tutoring.
5%: Additional duties as assigned.

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.

Work Schedule
Mon-Fri between 4-7pm according to candidate availability and student need. Future needs may indicate hours on the weekend.

Contact Information to Applicants
Jennifer Katzer




  1. Bachelors degree in statistics or related subjects
  2. Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use statistical tools such as SPSS R SAS as evidenced by application materials
  3. Previous experience that required expertise in and completed graduate-level statistics courses as evidenced by application materials
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices enhances collaboration with external partners and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.


  1. Graduate degree in Applied Statistics Data and Analysis or related subjects
  2. Previous experience that required the ability to adapt to all levels of learners and approach students with different learning strategies to help them develop skills as evidenced by application materials
  3. Previous experience in education such as prior work as a teacher tutor Graduate Teaching Assistant Undergraduate Teaching Assistant or other related experience
  4. Previous experience in helping students reach their academic goals with strong listening skills sensitivity generosity and flexibility as evidenced by application materials
  5. Previous experience using data to support academic arguments and tell a story such as in research writing as evidenced by application materials


Position Overview
Unit Overviews:
KUs Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers a portfolio of collaborative innovative academic support programs and services to students faculty and staff. The Wingspan provides individual and group support through its Peer Academic Coaching program Supplemental Instruction (SI) program Learning and Tutoring Services and Writing Center Services. The Wingspan is a part of the University Academic Support Centers (UASC) a comprehensive student support program consisting of two unique centers designed to strengthen the academic skills and written communication of students at the University of Kansas. UASC supports the Universitys commitment to the academic success and holistic development of students. UASC programs encourage student participation both in and out of the classroom support academic and personal development and link students to other campus and community resources for academic and personal support and development. University Academic Support Centers is a department within Academic Affairs.

KU Edwards Campus: The University of Kansas Edwards Campus is located in Overland Park KS strategically placed to bring permanent growth and education to the greater Kansas City area by providing courses to working professionals transfer students and international students. While classes can be held at any time during the day most classes are held in the evenings between 4pm and 9pm.

Position Overview:
The Statistics Tutor will deliver one-on-one tutoring support at KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park KS providing academic support in statistics and related course content to undergraduate and graduate KU students. The position will support both students taking statistics and research methods courses at KU as well as students working on research projects that involve statistical data and analysis. Tutoring will take place both in person (drop-in and by appointment on Edwards Campus) and virtually via Zoom. Zoom appointments will be offered to any KU student in need of support. To meet student needs tutoring hours will mostly take place in the evenings 2-3 days per week Monday-Friday though virtual appointments on the weekends may be a future request depending on tutors availability.



Additional Candidate Instruction
Complete the online application form and submit the following materials (through the form):
  • Cover letterWithin your cover letter please address how your experiences might contribute to your desire or ability to be an effective statistics tutor.
  • CV or resume
  • Optional but encouraged: An excerpt of a research project using statistical data and analysis
Application review begins Monday July 28 2025. In order to ensure consideration please apply by that date.

Position Requirements
This position is in person at the KU-Edwards Campus in Overland Park with possibility for some remote hours.

Employment Type

Temp

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