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Presentation U Speaking and Writing Center Embedded Tutor

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $12 per Hour

💻 Tutoring

🗓️ November 9th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Presentation U Speaking and Writing Center Embedded Tutor. The tutor provides peer tutoring for CIS 110 and CIS 111 courses by assisting students with assignments across multiple formats and mentors students to help them transition into university life, guide academic success, and build classroom community by engaging and connecting students to resources.

Highlights
  • Support CIS 110 and CIS 111 through peer tutoring and academic mentorship.
  • Assist students with essays, lab reports, presentations, and TED-style talks.
  • Lead lecture and in-class activities while fostering student engagement before, during, and after class.
  • Connect students to campus resources and referral services as needed.
  • Work 8-12 hours per week, with shifts of 3-4 hours, during tutoring hours at the Speaking and Writing Center.
  • Must be an undergraduate student at the University of Kentucky with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills required; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • No supervisory responsibilities involved.
  • Compensation is $12 per hour.
  • Physical requirements include sitting for long periods, walking across campus, and occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs.

Presentation U Speaking and Writing Center Embedded Tutor Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Presentation U Speaking and Writing Center Embedded Tutor
Requisition Number DU14049
Department Name 1B140: Transformative Learning
Work Location Lexington, KY
Salary Range $12/hour
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status Part-Time
Required Education
Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Kentucky.
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Required Related Experience
NA
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time; walking across campus; pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs.
Shift
Tutoring sessions will take place at Presentation U: Speaking and Writing Center, located in The Hub of W.T. Young Library, during regular tutoring hours (Mon.-Thurs. 2pm-8pm). On average, peer tutors are scheduled for 8-12 hours of tutoring per week with shifts being 3-4 hrs in length.
Job Summary
Embedded Tutoring supports CIS 110 and CIS 111 in two key roles:
  1. Peer Tutoring – Provide free, multi‑modal academic support through meaningful verbal, written, visual, and digital expression. Assist students with assignments such as essays, lab reports, presentations, and TED‑style talks, helping them develop clarity and confidence across formats. Peer tutoring sessions would take place at Presentation U: Speaking and Writing Center, located in The Hub of W.T. Young Library.
  2. Academic & Community Mentorship – Help students transition into university life by fostering strong foundational skills, promoting intellectual and personal growth, and cultivating a sense of belonging. As an Embedded Tutor, you guide learners toward academic success, encourage them to engage with campus opportunities, and build a supportive classroom community.
In the Classroom, Embedded Tutors are expected to:
  • Assist to lead lecture and in class activities (you should strive to identify how to leverage their strength as a peer during class sessions)
  • Engaging and building relationships with students before, during, and after class
  • Connect students to resources and refer them to services as needed
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Candidates for this position must model good student behaviors and be enthusiastic about working with peers. Individuals should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be willing to learn, are able to work autonomously and collaboratively, and be professional.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 11/14/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What does being a successful life-long learner look like or mean to you?

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Why are you interested in this position?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Academic Transcript

Optional Documents

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
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