Academic Tutor

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Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is hiring Academic Tutors to support students in science and social science courses by providing small group and drop-in tutoring sessions. Tutors prepare lessons, foster a welcoming learning environment, and engage in professional development to help students achieve academic success.

Highlights

Facilitate weekly small group tutoring sessions and provide drop-in assistance for students.
Review course content and prepare engaging lesson plans or identify common confusion points.
Required to complete a 1-credit tutor training course and attend development conferences.
Provide tutoring under the supervision of GUTS Leadership and Academic Coordinators.
Minimum 5 and maximum 10 hours per week, scheduled based on availability, mostly Sunday-Thursday 3-8 PM.
Wage ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour.
Candidates must be current UW-Madison students with at least one semester completed, minimum 3.25 GPA, and have earned at least a B in relevant courses.
Previous tutoring or teaching experience preferred; strong communication skills and proficiency in course material required.
Tutoring requires in-person attendance on campus.
Supports students across multiple campus locations through the Division for Teaching and Learning.

Academic Tutor Full Description

Department Overview:	Greater University Tutoring Service, or GUTS, is a learning center on campus that provides students with free, on-campus tutoring and study support. GUTS provides academic tutoring in two formats: weekly small groups and drop-in. Tutoring takes place at many locations across campus. Invited candidates will be asked to attend a 45-minute in-person interview in March. The interview will consist of two parts: a traditional Q&A and a technical portion. The technical portion will give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to explain a concept in a mock tutoring setting.
Anticipated Start Date:	September 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	Â
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 Maximum:Â 10
Schedule:	Schedule based on tutor and tutee availability Most tutoring takes place Sunday-Thursday from 3-8 PM.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $16.00 Maximum:Â $18.00
Number of Positions:	10+
Qualifications:	-Current UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student, with at least one semester completed at UW-Madison by start date â Desire to help students learn in a welcoming environment - For the course you wish to support, you must have earned at least a B in the course (or in an equivalent course) at UW-Madison - Overall GPA of at least 3.25 - One-semester commitment required if hired, one-year commitment preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	- Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred - Comfortable and proficient with course material - Strong communication skills - Willingness to learn and grow as a tutor - Strong candidates will have availability in the afternoon/evening on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Position Summary/Job Duties:	Academic Match Position: - Facilitate weekly small group tutoring sessions consisting of 5-10 students - Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and developing appropriate and engaging agendas/lesson plans Drop-in Position: - Provide short-term course assistance to students - Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and identifying common points of confusion All positions: - Foster a welcoming environment that promotes learning - Work under the supervision of GUTS Leadership and Academic Coordinators - Complete a 1-credit tutor training course, ED POL 150 â Introduction to Tutoring, in the first year of tutoring - Attend the Tutor Development Conference at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters - Engage in required meetings, observations, and professional development each semester
Physical Demands:	You must be able to meet with students for in-person tutoring.
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Original Job Description

Department Overview:	Greater University Tutoring Service, or GUTS, is a learning center on campus that provides students with free, on-campus tutoring and study support. GUTS provides academic tutoring in two formats: weekly small groups and drop-in. Tutoring takes place at many locations across campus. Invited candidates will be asked to attend a 45-minute in-person interview in March. The interview will consist of two parts: a traditional Q&A and a technical portion. The technical portion will give candidates an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to explain a concept in a mock tutoring setting.
Anticipated Start Date:	September 2026
Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):	Â
Remote Work Eligibility Detail:	Not Remote Â
Anticipated Hours Per Week:	Minimum: 5 Maximum:Â 10
Schedule:	Schedule based on tutor and tutee availability Most tutoring takes place Sunday-Thursday from 3-8 PM.
Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:	Minimum: $16.00 Maximum:Â $18.00
Number of Positions:	10+
Qualifications:	-Current UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student, with at least one semester completed at UW-Madison by start date â Desire to help students learn in a welcoming environment - For the course you wish to support, you must have earned at least a B in the course (or in an equivalent course) at UW-Madison - Overall GPA of at least 3.25 - One-semester commitment required if hired, one-year commitment preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	- Previous teaching or tutoring experience preferred - Comfortable and proficient with course material - Strong communication skills - Willingness to learn and grow as a tutor - Strong candidates will have availability in the afternoon/evening on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
Position Summary/Job Duties:	Academic Match Position: - Facilitate weekly small group tutoring sessions consisting of 5-10 students - Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and developing appropriate and engaging agendas/lesson plans Drop-in Position: - Provide short-term course assistance to students - Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course content and identifying common points of confusion All positions: - Foster a welcoming environment that promotes learning - Work under the supervision of GUTS Leadership and Academic Coordinators - Complete a 1-credit tutor training course, ED POL 150 â Introduction to Tutoring, in the first year of tutoring - Attend the Tutor Development Conference at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters - Engage in required meetings, observations, and professional development each semester
Physical Demands:	You must be able to meet with students for in-person tutoring.
Institutional Statements:	Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu Accommodation Statement: If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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