LSAMP Program Assistant
Terms of Employment:
● For the fall semester: 10 hours per week, beginning August 17, 2020 and ending December 4, 2020.
● For the spring semester: 10 hours per week, beginning January 11, 2021 and ending May 7, 2021.
Compensation:
● Graduate Assistantship salary is may be prorated depending on start date.
● Graduate Assistants may qualify for in-state tuition and fees.
● Graduate Assistants may receive University holidays and do not work during the interims between semesters.
● For more information on the Graduate Assistantship System and procedures: http://www.grad.uni.edu/assistantships/
Position Description:
The UNI LSAMP Program seeks a mathematics tutor. The ideal candidate should have a strong math background, be able to competently tutor a variety of math classes ranging from PreCalculus to courses such as Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Calculus III, relate to diverse students, be able to work some day and evening hours, be organized, able to work with groups of students, and keep accurate records. The selected candidate is expected to meet with students individually and provide academic support in a group setting Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm. Submit a completed application, unofficial college transcript or degree audit and a resume with contact information of three references that can attest to your understanding of mathematics and tutor ability by November 2 to Latricia Hylton via email at Latricia.Hylton@uni.edu.
Qualifications include passing mathematics courses with a grade of B or better; ability to tutor students using different learning styles, good grasp of mathematics. A written test covering the foundations of mathematics and statistics is part of the application process. The pay rate is $10 per hour and works between 10 and 15 hours per week.
Qualifications:
● Must be a full-time, degree-seeking student in a UNI STEM graduate program
● Must be enrolled in 9 graduate credits each semester of assistantship.
● Maintain a Plan and cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
● First semester graduate students must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00.
● B.A. degree in STEM or related field with strong emphasis in mathematics and/or science.
● Strong interpersonal communication skills
● Experience tutoring STEM content.