Student Worker - Academic Success Center - Tutor

Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.

• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - Tutor for the Academic Success Center (ASC). The student worker will provide academic guidance through FREE peer-to-peer support via tutoring, embedded course support, and study/test-taking strategies for a variety of subject areas.

Tutors will facilitate one-on-one or group sessions, both in-person and online, for a variety of subjects to provide guidance in understanding course concepts, study strategies, and/or suggest appropriate campus referrals. Tutoring is a great way to help others while learning more about the subject yourself and is an excellent opportunity to prepare for graduate school or for a career as an educator or researcher. Tutors will participate in pre-semester and ongoing training in best practices for academic support/learning theory, facilitating collaborative learning, and teamwork. All ASC staff will provide basic customer service at the front desk during their shifts.

Tutoring Subjects Needed:

Tutors are needed for a variety of subjects/courses, including but not limited to:

• Accounting/Business
• American Sign Language
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Chemistry
• Data Science
• Economics
• Educational Mathematics (MATH 122 & MATH 123)
• Geology
• General Laboratory Skills (BIOL 450 Lab Skills)
• Geology
• Math
• Praxis CORE Math
• Pre-Nursing
• Physics
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Spanish
• Speech Pathology
• TEAS Test Prep
• Visual Media

Hiring will be determined in part by subjects that are most needed for the upcoming semester. Subject to change based on course offerings.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct one-on-one or group tutoring sessions in-person and online for approved subjects daily/weekly.
• Hold drop-in tutoring sessions and/or drop-in tutoring labs where multiple students can walk in for tutoring.
• Assist with marketing and advertising sessions to the campus community.
• Coordinate with faculty on course-specific materials and resources.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions and document sessions daily/weekly.
• Assist with front desk coverage and customer service (answering phones, scheduling appointments, student referrals, etc.).
• Participate in pre-semester training, ongoing training, and staff meetings (bi-weekly/monthly).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have earned or expect to earn a B+ or better in the subject(s) you are applying to tutor.
• Have earned a Nevada State GPA of 3.0 or better over the last 2 semesters OR a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at Nevada State with a minimum of 6 credits for the semester in which you will hold the position.
• Provide letter of recommendation from academic faculty for the course(s) you are applying to tutor.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to present oneself professionally and interact with others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, learn and apply procedures and regulations.
• Ability to work and manage multiple duties, projects, and assignments while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, noisy environment.

Work Hours:

Student employees should expect to work 10-19.5 hours per week depending on student traffic/demand and department budget; flexible scheduling with work schedule to be arranged. Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate:

$14.00 per hour.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications, skills, and experience;
• Cover letter of interest briefly explaining your interest in the position and the subjects you're interested in tutoring;
• Faculty Recommender Contact Information:
  • Name, phone number, and email address of the course instructor
  • Should be a Nevada State University instructor who teaches the courses/subject you wish to tutor for
  • The letter of recommendation is not required at time of application or interview but must be received prior to hiring
  • NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to send the below instructions to the instructor immediately to request a letter of recommendation.
• After completing the application, please send the below instructions immediately to the instructor:
  • Faculty should complete the following form which will serve as a letter of recommendation or send a letter of recommendation written in PDF or Word document with instructor signature and emailed directly to ASC Staff: asc@nevadastate.edu.  

  • ASC Applicant Recommendation Form: https://nevadasc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZPDzIdDcxcy7ps

• Faculty may be contacted by ASC Staff for more details addressing the student's abilities in the below areas/topics:
  • Knowledge of course material
  • Attitude towards subject/material
  • Ability to explain ideas/concepts to peers
  • Ability to empathize/relate to peers who may struggle with subject material
  • Reliability/maturity (ability to accept and apply feedback)​

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | 702-992-2611 | career@nevadastate.edu) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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