Academic Tutor
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Job Summary
The role of an academic tutor for student-athletes is pivotal in ensuring the holistic development and success of student-athletes both on and off the field. This position entails providing academic support and guidance to student-athletes to help them excel academically while balancing the demands of their athletic addition to our tutors from the student body we also seek non-student professionals with more specialized experience in various academic fields like Psychology ASL Geology Anthropology Economics Spanish and Law.
- Academic Support: Provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions to student-athletes in various subjects including but not limited to mathematics sciences humanities and languages.
- Study Skills Development: Assist student-athletes in developing effective study habits time management skills and organizational strategies to enhance their academic performance.
- Course Material Comprehension: Aid student-athletes in understanding course materials assignments and concepts by breaking down complex topics into manageable components.
- Test Preparation: Assist with test preparation strategies including practice exams review sessions and test-taking techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
- Writing Assistance: Offer guidance on writing skills including essay structure research methods and proofreading to help student-athletes improve their writing proficiency.
- Academic Progress Monitoring: Track and monitor the academic progress of student-athletes communicate regularly with academic advisors to address any concerns and submit session reports on time.
- Resource Referral: Connect student-athletes with additional academic resources such as tutoring centers writing labs and academic workshops to support their educational goals.
- Compliance with NCAA Regulations: Ensure adherence to NCAA academic eligibility requirements and regulations governing academic support services for student-athletes.
- Bachelors degree required in Education Counseling Athletic Administration or a related field.
- Masters degree preferred particularly in areas such as Educational Leadership Higher Education Administration or a relevant academic discipline.
- Prior experience in tutoring teaching academic coaching or academic support services preferably at the high school or collegiate level.
- Experience working with student-athletes or within an athletic academic support environment is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with NCAA academic eligibility standards and compliance requirements is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations and adapt instructional approaches to various learning styles.
- Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills required.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during tutoring sessions and meetings.
- Frequent use of a computer and other office equipment (e.g. keyboarding viewing screens).
- Ability to move between offices classrooms and campus facilities as needed.
- Occasional lifting of materials up to 1520 pounds (e.g. books teaching resources).
- Must be able to maintain focus and engagement during extended academic sessions.
About Company
The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meanin ... View more
