Professional Tutor

Professional Tutor, Math and Physics Resource Center
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Part-Time, Non-Exempt , Administrative/Professional

26 hours per week Fall and Winter semesters/20-24 hours per week Spring and Summer semesters
(Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Schedule varies from semester to semester depending on need.)

JOB SUMMARY: To tutor students in Math, Physics and Statistics in the Math and Physics Resource Center and to act as supervisor of student tutors when coordinators are not on duty and perform administrative duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Tutor students, through both walk-in and individual tutoring sessions, in-person and online, in all Math and Physics classes supported by the Center (Math 081 – Math 262 and Physics 107 – Physics 212). This includes help with software packages such as Minitab and Maple. Supervise student tutors when coordinators of the Math and Physics Resource Center are not on duty.
• Assist coordinators in creating materials for webpages or workshops. Assist students with questions regarding Center services.
• Administer Math 081 computation skills tests as needed.
  
• Assisting with tracking, appointment, and other software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Supervision is received from the coordinators of the Math and Physics Resource Center.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervision of student tutors when neither of the coordinators are on duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and substantial coursework in physics or bachelor’s degree in physics and substantial coursework in mathematics.
  
• Must be highly competent in algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential equations, mechanics, and electricity/magnetism and willing and able to quickly learn statistics, geometry, mathematical software packages and other topics covered in our supported courses.
  
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students.
  
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a minor/second major in physics or bachelor’s degree in physics and a minor/second major in mathematics.
• Comfortable with statistics, geometry, or mathematical software packages

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed indoors and on-campus and not exposed to adverse conditions. Some weeknights and weekends may be required. Occasionally remote duties may be assigned.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its nearly 8,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For six consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2021).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.

More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2021). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.