Professional Tutor

Job Title:

Professional Tutor

Full or Part Time:

Part time

Hours:

23

Exempt:

No

Supervisory Org:

Math and Physics Learning Center (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:  To tutor students in Math, Physics, and Statistics in the Math and Physics Learning 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 072 – Math 262 and Physics 107 – Physics 212). This includes help with software packages such as  R. Supervise student tutors when coordinators of the Math and Physics Learning 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 Director of the Math and Physics Learning 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 all members of the 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. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout their employment. The university does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future for this job classification.  Since SVSU does not participate in E-Verify, candidates for employment are not eligible for STEM OPT extensions.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It 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 roughly 7,000 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. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

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.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
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. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.