Content/Study Skills Tutor ALC Program - CUPE 3909 Unit 1 (Students)

Academic Learning Centre Student Engagement & Success **Job details:** ---------------- Course: ALC Program Start date: January 7, 2027 End date: April 23, 2027 Work schedule: 0 to 5 hours per week Expected total hours: 70 hours Hourly rate: $21.82 per hour (plus vacation pay) for undergraduate students $24.29 per hour (plus vacation pay) for graduate students Additional Information Preference will be given to applicants who are available to tutor at least 2 courses from the Preferred Courses list and at least 1 course from the Other Courses list below. Preferred Courses: BIOL 1000, 1010, 1020, 1030 CHEM 1100, 1110 MATH 1010, 1500, 1520 PHYS 1020, 1030 STAT 1000, 2000 Other Courses: BIOL 1410, 1412 CHEM 1300, 1310 COMP 1010, 1012, 1020 MATH 1020, 1200, 1210, 1300, 1700, 1710 MBIO 2020 PHYS 1020, 1030, 1050, 1070, 2210 PSYC 2250,2260 STAT 2400, 3000 SOC 2290 There are up to 8 positions available For more information please contact: Antoanela Denchuk - antoanela.denchuk@umanitoba.ca **Key responsibilities:** ------------------------- The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) provides supports that are available to all UM students as they develop academic strengths and skills in writing, researching, and learning. The ALC's Content/Study Skills Tutor program supports undergraduate students with one-to-one tutoring for specific courses (including CHEM, ECON, MATH, MBIO, STATS) and for study skills (time management, course-specific learning skills and strategies, preparing for tests/exams). * Work one-to-one with students on course content * Model effective problem-solving strategies * Provide support and encouragement as students develop their understanding of content, concepts, and/or processes, rather than direct answers to graded assignments (reports, projects, quizzes, etc.) * Work one-to-one with students, providing support and encouragement as they develop and improve their academic skills (such as time management, note-taking, study strategies, and exam preparation) * Promote student independence by guiding students as they refine their academic skills and by helping students learn how to learn * Provide, recommend, and/or model effective use of resources * Assist and encourage students to use available resources and to develop effective study techniques * Engage in 12-16 hours of initial training; participate in additional training throughout the term, including individual tutor development activities as assigned * Register students, make appointments, and complete reports in the ALC's online appointment system * Prepare instructional/resource materials, such as handouts, PowerPoints, and exercises, and present to students in a variety of settings including tutorials, classrooms, group sessions, and online * Participate in other ALC initiatives, such as presenting workshops, developing tip sheets, and facilitating study groups (depending on interests, experience, and skills) * Other related duties as as