Reading Tutor Federal Work Study (FWS) Office of Financial Aid

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).

Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed.

Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings.

Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014.

Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students.

Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

JOB TITLE

Reading Tutor Federal Work Study (FWS) Office of Financial Aid

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Reading Tutor reports to the Director of Financial Aid; however, they will work directly with Learn to Be, a non-profit 501C.

3 organization. Learn to Be brings free, 1-on-1 online tutoring to kids from under-resourced communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Select the student / s you would like to work with from a queue of students in need of a tutor.
• Communicate directly with your student (s), and families to determine the best schedule for lessons. Establish the best way to stay in touch and communicate with the students and families regularly.
• Commit to 10-20 hours per week.
• Support your student / s through homework help, test prep, and engaging lesson plans.
• Meet with the Director of Financial Aid on an occasional basis to provide updates and receive guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Students must value reading, like children, and have some prior experience working with children, such as with siblings or in schools.
• This position also requires the ability to set your schedule responsibly to ensure 10-20 hours are met each week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University
• Complete a current year, error-free and verified, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Demonstrate Finance Need through completion of the FAFSA and review of current financial aid awards
• Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress, as defined by Florida Polytechnic University (link to SAP Policy)

Required Licenses, Certifications, and / or Other Specific Requirements of Law

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.
• Must have computer and high-speed wifi access. This position is online tutoring.

Normal Work Schedule : The work schedule for this position will be 20 hours a week.

Expected Starting Salary and Work Schedule : $12.25 / hour; Approximately 10-20 hours per week. This position is mostly remote because tutoring takes place online but will require occasional in-office meetings with the Director of Financial Aid.

Application Deadline : The position is open until filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS :

Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume / CV field before continuing through the application.

Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree / transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript : Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity / equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.