Ams Tutor

1 week ago

Vancouver, Canada Alma Mater Society of UBC Vancouver Full time

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Tutoring Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator and the Senior Tutors, AMS Tutors uphold the mandate of AMS Tutoring by supporting students' academic success.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
AMS Tutors work in cooperation with AMS Tutoring and its partners, including the Chapman Learning Commons, Beyond Tomorrow Scholar’s Program (BTSP), World University Service of Canada (WUSC), and Undergraduate Societies. AMS Tutors are also hired to conduct 1-on-1 appointment tutoring with students through the Nimbus tutoring app.
Appointment Tutors will report directly to the Assistant Tutoring Coordinator and Tutoring Coordinator as required.
COURSES TUTORED (Appointment tutoring)
- Applied Science (APSC) 160, 201
- Physics (PHYS) 118, 119, 158, 159, 170

**any other lower-level STEM courses
WORK PERFORMED - BASIC DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
1. Tutoring
a. Provide tutoring to UBC students seeking academic assistance.
i. Ability to thoroughly and clearly explain concepts to students in field of specialty in a calm and respectful manner.
b. Be familiar with the tutoring and learning support services available in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and across UBC Campus, including the Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk, Writing Centre, Math Learning Centre, and faculty-based tutoring programs, and refer users accordingly.
2. Communication
a. Communicate concerns with the Tutoring Coordinator, and Assistant Coordinator when they arise.
**c. For Appointment Tutoring**: Have and maintain a Nimbus profile and respond to appointment requirements in a timely fashion.
d. Report any incidents that may occur to the Tutoring Coordinator, and Assistant Coordinator as soon as possible.
e. Help promote AMS Tutoring to the student body.
3. Data Collection
a. Ensure all student interactions are accurately recorded and facilitated through the Nimbus app.
4. Staff Training and Development
a. Attend and participate fully in all training sessions.
ON-GOING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Enhanced interpersonal skills gained through working with a diverse group of students.
- Development in areas including time management, communication in written or verbal form, and tutoring skills.
- Opportunities to network with various staff members of the AMS.
- Growth in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Must currently be a registered UBC student with a minimum 80% in the course(s) they wish to tutor.
- Concessions can be made for students hovering between 75-80% in a course based on interview performance
- A university transcript must be submitted alongside a resume and cover letter
- An informal transcript from the Student Service Centre or Workday will be accepted
- Transcripts from other post-secondary institutions and credit-granting high school programs (IB, AP, A-Levels) are also accepted.
- Previous tutoring experience is an asset.
- Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and have a growth mindset.
- Able to work independently with little supervision.
- Understanding and patience when working with others.
- Must not hold or be in consideration for a TA position for the January to April 2025 term.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT
February 2025 - April 2025, with the possibility for extension.
REMUNERATION
AMS Appointment Tutors will earn an hourly wage of $26.90. Additionally, Appointment tutors will be paid $17.85 for time devoted to staff meetings and mandatory training sessions, and $26.90 for review sessions. Weekly hours for appointment tutoring vary depending on demand.
APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO RESPOND TO IN YOUR COVER LETTER
- and second-year levels.
1. What is your year of study in the 2024-2025 school year?
2. Which courses would you be able to tutor? (Please list all courses that you are comfortable tutoring from the courses tutored section above)
3. If there are any other courses you feel comfortable tutoring, please list them below. (OPTIONAL)
4. Why are you interested in becoming an AMS Tutor?
5. Appointment tutoring specifically is a demand-based service. This means your hours will solely depend on whether students need tutoring. Your hours could vary from 6-10 hours a week to none. Are you understanding of this and are you okay with taking this position given the unpredictability of the schedule? (Only answer with “Yes”, “No”, or “Not Interested in Appointment Tutoring”)
**Application Deadline**: 11:59pm January 17, 2025.
**To Apply**:
Please submit your resume.

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