Missouri Western State University
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
All students are encouraged to apply for Federal Work Study. You must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361;
website
)
Position Information Position Title Department Department Center for Academic Support
Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary In the MWSU Center for Academic Support ( CAS ), content tutoring is a term used to describe tutoring for subject areas other than general studies mathematics or writing. Content Tutors are listed for specific courses on the CAS website, and all Content Tutors are hired because of their knowledge of the discipline(s).
Attending a one-hour tutor training
Entering and updating availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments
Meet and tutor students on course material
Maintain ongoing communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems or potential problems as needed
Review course notes, textbook, etc. as needed to maintain necessary knowledge of the material
Required Qualifications
MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
Enrolled at least part-time
Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Received an A or B in the course applicant is interested in tutoring.
Recommendation by the professor who currently teaches the course or who has taught the course in the past, or, in special situations, the department chairperson.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned course
Applicants who are eligible for Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge in the content area.
Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.
Tutors will be hired throughout the academic year based on tutoring requests.
Location where duties are to be performed (CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213
Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work Hours per week will vary based on the student demand for tutors throughout the semester. May be up to 5 hours per week.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department. (Open Ended Question)
Yes
No
* Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
Yes
No
* Are you enrolled at least part-time?
Yes
No
* Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
Yes
No
* Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
Yes
Don't know
No
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Course Schedule
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
and submit all requested documentation (if applicable) for your eligibility to be determined. This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361;
website
)
Position Information Position Title Department Department Center for Academic Support
Appointment Term Academic Year (August - May)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary In the MWSU Center for Academic Support ( CAS ), content tutoring is a term used to describe tutoring for subject areas other than general studies mathematics or writing. Content Tutors are listed for specific courses on the CAS website, and all Content Tutors are hired because of their knowledge of the discipline(s).
Attending a one-hour tutor training
Entering and updating availability on TutorTrac throughout the semester to allow students to schedule tutoring appointments
Meet and tutor students on course material
Maintain ongoing communication with the Content Tutor Coordinator and discuss problems or potential problems as needed
Review course notes, textbook, etc. as needed to maintain necessary knowledge of the material
Required Qualifications
MWSU Student
Degree Seeking
Enrolled at least part-time
Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Received an A or B in the course applicant is interested in tutoring.
Recommendation by the professor who currently teaches the course or who has taught the course in the past, or, in special situations, the department chairperson.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who received an A in the aforementioned course
Applicants who are eligible for Federal Work Study are encouraged to apply
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge in the content area.
Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.
Tutors will be hired throughout the academic year based on tutoring requests.
Location where duties are to be performed (CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213
Federal Work Study Not Required Hours of Work Hours per week will vary based on the student demand for tutors throughout the semester. May be up to 5 hours per week.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department. (Open Ended Question)
Yes
No
* Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
Yes
No
* Are you enrolled at least part-time?
Yes
No
* Are you available to work in the evening (6 pm to 10 pm)?
Yes
No
* Are you eligible for Federal Work Study?
Yes
Don't know
No
Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
Professional References (3-5 with contact information)
Course Schedule
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