How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must be a current UM-Flint student, or a previous UM-Flint student who has attended UM-Flint within the past six months, and apply online at www.careers.umich.edu
You must have a faculty recommendation form submitted from a UM-Flint faculty member for each course you wish to tutor.
A cover letter must be included with your resume. Cover letter and resume must be uploaded as one document. Please be sure to identify which subjects you wish to tutor.
Job Summary
Tutorial Services has limited peer tutor positions for qualified students in specific subjects and courses.
We also have limited positions available for tutors to assist students in learning strategies and computer software programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Python, SPSS, Excel, and Access.
Tutors work in individual and/or lab situations. Overall schedule varies week to week. Occasional weekends and evenings may be required.
Tutors will need to complete a general tutor training program before they begin working and will be expected to complete four hours of continuing tutorial training over the course of the academic year.
Preference will be given to applicants who can tutor a number of courses within one or more disciplines for which they have a faculty recommendation.
Required Qualifications*
- Position open to current UM-Flint students or previous UM-Flint students who have attended UM-Flint within the past six months only.
- A recommendation from a UM-Flint faculty member for each course you wish to tutor. Please have them forward the recommendation to [email protected].
- Demonstrated excellence in academic subject area/areas in which you wish to tutor.
- Excellent oral and written skills.
- Candidates must be able to follow all procedures and policies related to documenting student usage and hours worked.
- 3.0 GPA or strong faculty recommendation if GPA is lower.
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Mobile/Remote
The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.