High Dosage Tutor, Athletics Academics - Summer

Job Description

GRIT Growing Resilient, Innovative Thinkers is a program that provides high dosage, explicit learning and thinking strategies to empower student athletes to feel and find success while providing an opportunity to close any possible academic gaps.

GRIT Mentors have a roster of student athletes to implement research-based strategies for thinking critically beyond basic recall and memorization in reading and math.

We are looking for reading, math, writing, and study skills mentors.

Job Requirements

• Attend orientation and 3 day training in June
• Meet with students 4 days a week in June and July (up to 15 hours per week)
• Attend regular weekly meetings and collaborations in person or on Zoom
• Complete daily reports for each assigned student
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement the strategic approach to high dosage tutoring aligned with training
• Track, analyze, and synthesize student progress data based on high dosage tutoring model
• Communicate with the Coordinator often
• Arrive in a timely manner
• Clearly and effectively deliver instruction
• Keep all student information confidential
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Education : Temporary Employee must meet the skills requirement below in addition to holding a degree in desired subject to tutor.

Must attach transcript reflecting minimum grade requirement or degree earned.

Skills :

• Must have earned a B or higher in the specific course or have been award a degree in that area
• Must be capable of tutoring the courses specified
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to effectively communicate material while engaging with our student-athletes in a positive manner
• Must be willing and able to communicate and build relationships with a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Must be willing and able to gain and maintain working knowledge of university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Must be willing and able to adhere to standards of conduct for Athletics Academics Tutorial Staff

Department Preferences :

• Experience working as a tutor for undergraduate or graduate students
• Experience working with a diverse group of students
• Working knowledge of university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations

Advertised Physical Requirements :

Must be able to communicate verbally, hear, and see, including depth perception and clarity.

Supervisor : Director of Evaluation, Planning, and Research

Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.

To view the policy, visit https : / / hr.ou.edu / Policies-Handbooks / TB-Testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check? : YesSpecial Indications : None

Job Posting

Mar 6, 2024