Wingspan Peer Tutor Student Hourly
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
70% - Facilitate and Foster Student Learning
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
6-20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dani Goedken
- Engaging students in learning course/subject content.
- Suggesting appropriate study strategies to learn course/subject content.
- Facilitate in-person virtual and/or drop-in tutoring appointments and support.
- Create an encompassing and safe environment for learning.
- Attend scheduled professional development and tutoring training meetings.
- Complete asynchronous professional development and tutoring training as assigned.
- Attend all mandatory training upon hire and as scheduled throughout each semester by the Tutoring Program Manager.
- Help prepare materials and resources for tutoring sessions.
- Provide updates and insights to the Tutoring Program Manager to enhance the tutoring program.
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
6-20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dani Goedken
- Earned a B or higher in the course(s) selected to tutor at KU or an equivalent course that credit was transferred for from another college institution within the last 4 years; or in a higher-level course in the same discipline as evidenced by the Degree Progress Report (DPR) or unofficial transcript. Consideration may be given in unique circumstances to students interested in tutoring a course they have not taken per approval of the Tutoring Program Manager.
- Student must be in good academic standing.
- Tutoring or teaching experience.
- Eligible for work study. For information visit 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 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.
Peer Tutors meet with students regularly to review content in a specific class. They are student role models who enjoy engaging their peers in the learning process. Tutors are hired year-round although the need for additional tutors will vary during the semester and between semesters.
Peer Tutors will support tutoring by tutoring for classes they received a B or higher in. Peer Tutors must be available to tutor for a minimum of 6 hours per week through the last week of classes. To prepare for their roles Peer Tutors are expected to attend: Peer Tutor Training prior to their start date. Peer Tutors are expected to work 6-20 hours per week for the full length of the Fall 2026 semester excluding academic breaks.
- Please complete the HR online Application via . You do not need to upload a cover letter but please do upload a copy of your resume.
- Please complete the Peer Tutor Supplemental Hiring Form: Wingspan Peer Tutor Supplemental Hiring Form. Information about this form can be found at faculty or instructor reference one of which can speak to your ability in the subject area in which you hope to tutor should be submitted here: Wingspan Peer Tutor Instructor Reference Form. Information about this reference can be found at note that interviews for the Peer Tutor position are set to occur on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled. You will be contacted via email to schedule your interview time once your application has been reviewed.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
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About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
