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Department:
SASP Support
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The Student -Athlete Support Program (SASP) provides free, virtual
peer tutoring services in a one-on-one format to all student -
athletes in historically challenging courses defined by student
needs and tutoring requests. SASP t utors build and reinforce
academic skills and knowledge needed for most core programs at AU.
Tutors model effective study habits and learning strategies,
equipping student athletes with the skills and knowledge to work
and succeed independently of the t utor.
Essential Functions:
- Provide virtual one-on-one tutoring, determined by course and
student needs.
- Adequately prepare for tutoring sessions by completing the SASP
Canvas tutorial course.
Complete the post-session notes outlining content and concepts
covered, progress made, and/or challenges encountered in tutoring
sessions.
A ccurately complete time sheets in a timely manner.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Part-time.
- 8 hours per week .
Salary Range:
Required Education and Experience:
- Enrollment in a degree program at American University.
- Maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Demonstrate course mastery by receiving an A or A- in their
supported course.
- Willingness to work with diverse populations of faculty, staff,
and students.
- Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and interpersonal
communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in professional team
environments.
- Possess strong organizational skills and experience in basic
office management.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to maintain an appropriate degree of
confidentiality.
- Possess intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office
Suite.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- This position renews on a semester basis based upon student
need, enrollment data, and course requests.
- Students will benefit from this position by having professional
development opportunities, as well as p eer leader
experience.
Other Details
- This position is available only to enrolled American
University students.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
- Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/
for additional information about American University employment and
benefits.
Current American University Employees
American University current employees (including those employed in
student positions) must apply through their employee Workday
account. If you are a current employee at American University,
please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will
take you to our internal career listings.
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