About the Role
This Federal Work Study position provides academic support to undergraduate students through course-specific tutoring. Tutors reinforce course content, develop study strategies, and promote independent learning. The role is designed for junior or senior-level students to serve as academic role models, gaining professional experience in teaching, communication, and leadership. It aims to strengthen subject-matter knowledge, develop communication and interpersonal skills, provide experience in mentoring, and encourage professionalism and time management.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions for Fashion 100.
- Assist students with understanding course concepts, assignments, and exam preparation, encouraging independent problem-solving.
- Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality in all tutoring interactions.
- Prepare for tutoring sessions by reviewing course materials and coordinating with students as needed.
- Accurately track tutoring hours and complete required Federal Work-Study documentation.
- Communicate regularly with the tutoring coordinator or supervising staff regarding student progress, scheduling, and concerns.
- Participate in required training sessions.
- Uphold institutional academic integrity policies.
Requirements
- Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student in the assigned program.
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Passed the class for which tutoring is provided with a B or higher.
- Director review and approval.
Skills
- Teaching
- Communication
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Responsibility
- Professionalism
- Effective time management
Location
- Remote
- Onsite
Work Type
- Federal Work Study
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Junior-level student
- Senior-level student
- Graduate student
Salary/Compensations
- $19.18 per hour
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
About the Company
- Established in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens.
- Transforms aspiring students into professional artists and designers.
- Stephens family devoted to developing aspiring artists for three generations.
- Believes proper instruction, hard work, and dedication enable students to become artistic professionals.
Equal Opportunity
- Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.
- All applicants considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law.
- Considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
- Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons.
- Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.
