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The primary mission of the ASC is to directly promote and support students' academic success by offering a wide range of services. Our student employees play a significant role in implementing academic support by providing on-demand personalized assistance to the USF student community.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR!
graduate EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
POSITION: ASC Graduate Assistant
Job Summary: The Academic Success Center (ASC) is currently seeking candidates for Graduate Assistant positions in both the SMART Lab and the Writing Studio. Responsibilities will include: coordinating undergraduate student staff, including tutors and front-desk employees; assisting with day-to-day center operations, including scheduling, student assistance, and problem-solving; overseeing the center during evening and weekend hours (if applicable); assisting with supervision, observation, and evaluation of student staff; providing technical assistance to students utilizing software in conjunction with our services; managing center email and Teams accounts; administering center specific policies and procedures; supporting peer tutors and front-desk employees in delivering assistance and support to student users; and representing the ASC in campus outreach opportunities.
Nature of Work: We are currently seeking candidates with expertise or experience in one or more of the following specialties:
- Leadership or supervisory experience in either a work or volunteer setting;
- Tutoring or learning support experience in a higher education setting;
- Expertise in Math, Science, STEM or a related field such as Math or Science Education;
- Writing expertise;
- Instructional experience including teaching, training or learning development;
- Mentoring, counseling or coaching experience;
- Customer service experience;
- Experience in graphic design, website maintenance, social media outreach, and developing marketing/presentation materials;
- Experience working with instructional technologies.
Required Documents (MUST BE UPLOADED WITH APPLICATION)
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Unofficial transcript
Average Number of Hours per Week: minimum 20.00 hours per week
Pay Rate: $16.03/hour for Master’s Level; $22.86/hour for Doctoral Level
Schedule: Work hours will be on-site at the USF Tampa Campus Library. Schedule is variable according to class schedule and ASC hours of operation. This job may require some evening and weekend work hours.
Minimum Qualifications: Must be an admitted USF graduate student (Masters or Doctoral) in good academic standing.
Preferred Qualifications: One or more of the following:
- At least one year of tutoring experience in a higher education setting;
- Student leadership experience in either a work or volunteer setting;
- Demonstrated experience in any of the specialty areas listed above.
APPLY HERE: ASC Graduate Assistant Application - Fall 2022
UNDERGRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
POSITION: ASC UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT TUTOR
Job Summary: Peer Tutors provide learning support in selected coursework in which they have demonstrated high academic achievement. General duties include facilitating individual and/or group study sessions, attendance at required tutor training sessions and meetings, and assisting other staff when requested. These positions are intended to be in-person and not remote.
Nature of Work: This position reports to the Assistant Director for the Tutoring Hub or the Assistant Director for the SMART Lab. Due to the extended operating hours of the center, this position requires flexible hours involving some evening and weekend hours. Tutors are expected to work 10 – 20 hours per week. New tutors are expected to complete tutor training to maintain active tutor status. (More information regarding tutor training will be provided in later stages of the hiring process.)
The Academic Success Center seeks tutors for the following subject areas:
- Chemistry (Includes Chemistry I and II)
- Organic Chemistry (Organic Chemistry I and II)
- Calculus (Includes I, II, and III)
- Business Calculus
- SMART Lab Courses (Includes Intermediate Algebra, Finite Mathematics, College Algebra, and Pre-Calculus)
- Physics (Includes Physics I and II)
- Accounting and Finance (Includes Principles of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Principles of Finance)
Example of Duties: The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for this position; it may not include all of the work that may be assigned to the position.
- Utilizing tutoring best practices to support student learning
- Keeping the learner as the central focus of all work
- Strengthening students’ ability to learn effectively and efficiently
- Presenting themselves in an inviting, helpful, and approachable manner
- Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust for students and coworkers
- Establishing collaborative working relationships with other tutors, instructors, front desk staff and ASC administrators
- Flexibility regarding assigned tutoring areas which will vary depending on student needs
- Continuous development of subject area knowledge through training and assigned activities
- Attending meetings and trainings
- Completing review assignments on-time
Required Documents (MUST BE UPLOADED WITH APPLICATION):
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
Average Number of Hours per Week: 10.00- 20.00 hours per week
Pay Rate: $11.00 an hour
Schedule: Variable according to class schedule and ASC hours of operation. This job will require some evening and weekend work hours.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled, USF students in good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25. B+ or higher in courses in the tutored subject.
APPLY HERE: 2022-2023 Tutor Application
Federal work study (FWS) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
POSITION: ASC AMBASSADOR STUDENT ASSISSTANT (FWS)
Job Summary: The ASC Ambassador is responsible for managing the ASC front desks and helping all customers who utilize the services of the Academic Success Center, including the Tutoring Hub, SMART Lab and Writing Studio. Ambassadors must possess excellent communication and customer service skills as they serve as a bridge between students, faculty and university staff who come to the center. Positions are only available for students with an FWS award.
Nature of Work: This position reports to the Assistant Director for the Tutoring Hub, Assistant Director for the SMART Lab or Assistant Director for the Writing Studio. Due to the extended operating hours of the centers, this position requires flexible hours and may involve some evening and weekend hours. Ambassadors are expected to work 10 – 20 hours per week.
Example of Duties: Ambassador's duties include advising students on available learning support services and referring students appropriately, communicating ASC policies and procedures, completing applicable forms and scheduling tutoring appointments, answering a multiline telephone, data entry, and other duties as assigned.
Required Documents (MUST BE UPLOADED WITH APPLICATION)
- Resume
- Unofficial transcript
- Screen shot of OASIS schedule
- Verification of FWS Award
Average Number of Hours per Week: 10.00- 20.00 hours per week
Pay Rate: $11.00 an hour
Schedule: Variable according to class schedule and ASC hours of operation. This job may require some evening and weekend work hours.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled, USF students in good academic standing. Positions are only available for students with an FWS award.
Preferred Qualifications: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0+, excellent customer service skills, prior work experience and/or one or more years completed coursework at USF.