Volunteer Computer Science Tutor Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Do you enjoy helping other students learn STEM concepts and succeed? The UAA Learning Commons is currently recruiting student employees to tutor students in STEM subjects. STEM tutors facilitate student learning and help students better understand concepts and applications in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics course content.
Duties include tutoring students individually or in small groups. In-person and online tutoring hours are generally available. Maintain records and participate in training and workshops as needed. Other duties as assigned. Ability to work assigned hours, possibly including some evenings or weekends, as well as via Zoom. Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to work with a diverse population. Ability to effectively explain and demonstrate academic
content concepts using a variety of teaching and rhetorical strategies.
Additional Job Duties:
• Follow all procedures and policies set by the Learning Commons.
• Be familiar with campus academic resources available to students.
• Report immediately to the coordinator when critical issues arise.
• Submit timesheets to the Learning Commons Director for approval as scheduled by the UAA Payroll Office.
• Report all tutoring sessions into the EAB software. Training on how to report will be available to all hired tutors.
• Ability to effectively explain and demonstrate basic mathematical or other stem concepts using a variety of teaching and rhetorical strategies.
Expectations:
• Act in a professional manner, and be sensitive to and respectful of student needs.
• Notify the Learning Commons Director and students in advance if you need to reschedule or cancel a session.
• Keep all information on students you work with confidential.
• Support and care about student success.
May be working remotely, in person, or a combination of those.
To work in the Lower Division Math Lab applicants must have successfully completed at least one 200- level math course (preferably CALC I). Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Math courses tutored.
To work in the Upper Division Math Lab, applicants must have successfully completed (with B or higher) Calculus II & III. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a 3.0 average in Math courses tutored.
To work as a Science, Computer Science & Computer Engineering (CSCE), Engineering, or Nursing tutor, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a minimum of a B (3.0) in subject(s) tutored.
Prior tutoring experience is preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Must possess excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the current semester in the UA system.
• Ability to work a minimum of 4 hours of scheduled tutoring weekly.
• Prior enrollment in the course(s) to be tutored.
• Capacity to work with students with diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to work the time promised.
To work in the Lower Division Math Lab applicants must have successfully completed at least one 200- level math course (preferably CALC I). Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 with a 3.0 average in Math courses tutored.
To work in the Upper Division Math Lab, applicants must have successfully completed (with B or higher) Calculus II & III. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a 3.0 average in Math courses tutored.
To work in the STEM Lab, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a minimum of a B (3.0) in subject(s) tutored.
Prior tutoring experience is preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.
Position Details:
This position is located at the University campus in Anchorage. This is part-time, non-exempt Student Assistant 2 position with an hourly rate of $15.26.
This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

• Throughout the semester, it is the student's responsibility to notify the hiring manager if they drop classes and are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits.
• Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week. Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions.
• This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at hisale@alaska.edu.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
The University of Alaska ( www.alaska.edu ) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination ( www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination ) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu .
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu .
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu .