Academic Mentor/Tutor - Fall 26/27

This position is funded through either department funds or Federal Work Study (FWS) funds. Students who are not eligible for FWS are still encouraged to apply, as department funding may be available. Manager: Tim Homan Hours Per Week: Averages 0-6 hours, with potential for additional shifts per student requests. Evening and weekend hours required. Students will be paid by tutoring sessions held. Length of Appointment: August Through May with potential to continue over the summer. Location: On Campus

Position Overview Provides individual and group tutoring to students throughout the academic year. These sessions are held both virtually and face to face.

Student Learning NACE Core Competencies associated with this position:

Student employment is an opportunity for you to live out Augustana’s motto of service and use your gifts to advance the common good of our campus community. As a leader, campus employment also permits you to apply the knowledge you acquire in the classroom. During these experiences, you will develop and exhibit the following core competencies as defined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers:

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
• Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
• Digital Technology: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
• Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from their mistakes.
• Global/Intercultural Fluency: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Tutor students individually or in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests.
• Check for students’ understanding of concepts and modify instructional strategies to deepen students’ learning.
• Schedule student appointments using Navigate.
• Submit reports to faculty at the conclusion of tutoring sessions.
• Meet periodically with professors to design practice problems.
• Maintain confidential records and files, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Affirm the strengths of talented students who aspire to deepen their learning.
• Create inclusive, confidential learning environments in accordance with Augustana’s core values and federal/state legislation.
• Serve as a peer mentor during FYS core value events, such as academic planner labs and success session series events.
• Refers students to other agencies as appropriate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Anticipated full-time enrollment for the upcoming semester at AU as a sophomore or higher undergraduate or graduate student.
• Have completed the class or a class of a higher level than tutoring is to take place
• Ability to manage time and schedules effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with others.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in courses affiliated with the discipline (e.g., BIOL, ACCT, MATH) being tutored.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate students’ availability.
• Strong ability to connect with diverse student populations.
• Ability to work independently and strong attention to detail.
• Project a professional demeanor.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Endorsed or nominated by faculty for both subject-matter expertise and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with diverse students.
• Knowledge of educational psychology, teaching pedagogy, or peer counseling.
• Strong written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment This position requires a background check when appointed and disclosure of any charges that may occur once hired. Hiring for this position generally occurs at the end of the fall and spring semesters but may occur throughout the year on an as needed basis.

Provide the following:

• A letter of interest (that also notes your availability),
• Department chair recommendation
• College transcripts to Tim Homan at tim.homan@augie.edu.

Applicants who advance as candidates will meet for an in-person interview.

Offers will be made to successful candidates via email. Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.