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Tutor

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $15 per Hour 💻 Tutoring 🗓️ May 31st, 2026

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University of Utah is hiring a Tutor. The tutor will work with the TRIO Student Support Services math professor to provide tutoring in Math 980, 1010, 1030, and 1050, facilitate group study sessions, proofread worksheets and solution keys, and assist with outreach and promoting program activities. This role supports first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities seeking their first bachelor's degree.

Highlights

  • Provide tutorial services for specified math courses including Math 980, 1010, 1030, and 1050.

  • Proofread worksheets and solution keys for the math professor.

  • Facilitate group study sessions and promote program activities.

  • Support outreach efforts and refer students to campus resources.

  • Communicate student progress with professional staff and act as a positive role model for TRIO participants.

  • Must be a University of Utah student who has completed college algebra (Math 1050) or higher with at least a B average.

  • Individual and group tutoring experience preferred; responsible with good interpersonal skills.

  • Commitment of 15 hours per week and attendance at training and TRIO-SSS Fall Student Welcome required.

  • Preference for candidates who have completed Calculus I (Math 1210).

  • Pay rate is $14.50 per hour for a part-time, temporary non-benefited staff/student position.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 05/29/2026
Requisition Number PRN17115N
Job Title Tutor
Working Title Tutor
Career Progression Track UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? Yes
Standard Hours per Week 19
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
The starting date is Monday, August 24. 2026
Monday to Friday, between 8:00 and 5:00 pm, multiple shifts can be spread out.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00292 - TRiO
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 14.50
Close Date 06/25/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Math Tutor  
The math tutor will work with the Student Support Services (SSS) math professor to tutor TRIO students in Math 980, 1010, 1030, and 1050. The math tutor will also support the math professor by proofreading worksheets and solution keys, and facilitating group study sessions. Tutoring classes above Math 1050 are possible.
Program Overview  
The TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS) at the University of Utah is an educational success program for first‑generation, low‑income, and students with disabilities who are seeking their first bachelor’s degree. The SSS Program serves qualified admitted students at the university and provides students with academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career exploration, and course offerings in math, writing, and first‑year experience (tuition‑free to those who qualify), as well as disburses $46,000 of scholarships to participants in the program each year. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.

Benefits
  •  Practical peer leadership, communication skills, and facilitation experience and development 
  •  Develop and demonstrate personal qualities that are important to future employers, including commitment, responsibility, self-confidence, and teamwork 
  •  Increased familiarity with campus resources and support systems 
  •  Close working relationship with TRIO professional staff and network of TRIO peers 
  •  A chance to make a difference! 

Responsibilities
* Provide tutorial services for Math 980, 1010, 1030, and 1050.
* Help the math professor proofread worksheets and solution keys.
* Facilitate group study sessions.
* Promoting program activities and events.
* Support with outreach efforts to prospective TRIO students.
* Refer students to appropriate campus resources.
* Communicate with professional staff regarding student progress.
* Promote a supportive environment for all participants and serve as a positive role model and representative of the TRIO office.
Minimum Qualifications
University of Utah student 
 Must have completed college algebra (Math 1050) or higher with a minimum of “B” average 
 Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds 
 Individual and group tutoring experience preferred 
 Be willing to commit 15 hours per week 
 Tutors must attend: 
  •  Training 
  •  TRIO-SSS Fall Student Welcome (September 9th)
Preferences
Completed Calculus I, Math 1210.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
 

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
 

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
 

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
 

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
 

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.




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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? If no, do not submit this application.
    • No
    • Yes
  2. * Have you read and do you agree to follow the work-study information and policy as stated in the Student Work-Study Handbook found on the Financial Aid and Scholarships website? (https://financialaid.utah.edu/types-of-aid/work-study/students/) If no, do not submit this application.
    • No
    • Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

 

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