Math & Stats Lab Tutor (Student)

Job Details

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Department: Mathematics & Statistics Support

Time Type: Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Quantitative Support is seeking American University students to join our tutoring team for the fall 2026 semester. Tutoring positions will start the week of September 7 and continue through December 11, 2026. Positions are for a semester. Tutors will provide quantitative tutoring and/or statistical software support to their peers.

The types of tutoring positions available are as follows. Mathematics tutoring positions focus on assistance to students taking MATH-155 through MATH-222. Applicants to work in these positions must have successfully completed a minimum of three semesters of calculus. Statistics tutoring positions focus on assistance to students taking STAT-160 – STAT-302/320. Applicants to work in these positions must have completed at least two statistics courses (STAT-202 and an intermediate-level course). Online Statistical Software Support: Candidates for software support positions should be proficient in using one or more of the following: Excel, Python, R, SAS, SPSS, SQL, Stata, or StatCrunch.

In addition to focusing on the above courses, the Quantitative Tutoring Lab supports DATA-412/612.

Some candidates may be qualified to tutor in mathematics, statistics, data science, and statistical software support.

Essential Functions:

• Arrive on time for shifts.
• Greet students warmly upon arrival at the Tutoring Lab or at the beginning of an Online Statistical Software Support session.
• For in-person tutoring: assist AU students in understanding quantitative concepts, applying those concepts in their coursework, and preparing for related exams.
• Additionally, in-person tutors should remind students to use the lab check-in/out program and to submit a tutoring evaluation.
• For Statistical Software Support: guide students in using the above AU-supported statistical software and interpreting results from those platforms.
• Moreover, online tutors should remind students to submit a tutoring evaluation.
• Arrange shift coverage in cases of anticipated lateness or absence.
• Submit biweekly timesheets in a timely manner.
• Promote the Quantitative Tutoring Lab and Online Statistical Software Support at University events during shifts.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Part-time. 10 hours per week.

Salary Range: $18.40 - $22.50 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in a mathematics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative-related course during the fall 2026 semester.
• Strong academic achievement in relevant coursework and/or statistical software.
• Experience in collaborating well with peers and a passion for helping them succeed.
• A faculty letter of recommendation.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• During fall semesters, tutors typically work a set schedule of between two and fifteen hours per week, depending on their availability and the needs of students and Quantitative Support.
• Tutoring positions are open to both undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.
• We welcome applications from students who have strong quantitative skills and/or statistical software proficiency, and who enjoy helping their peers succeed academically.