Job Description - Non-College Work Study, Tutors (STU001846)
Description
The UHD Scholars Academy is dedicated to undergraduate academic excellence and success in science, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
We undertake many strategies to ensure each scholar's success.
Tutors support scholars who exhibit the academic ability and leadership qualities of role models for other scholars to emulate, working collaboratively with Scholars Academy Faculty Mentors and staff.
These leaders serve as role models, advocates, and knowledgeable guides to our scholars.
Duties:
Provides tutoring to students in STEM; Natural Sciences, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, and Engineering Technology.
Attends the Scholars Academy Meetings and Training.
Serves as a Scholars Academy role model and maintains personal, respectful contact with all assigned to the facilitator.
This contact needs to be at least twice monthly by phone or in person.
Works at least six hours a week.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
Must be a current member of the Scholars Academy or have the permission of the Executive Director of Scholars Academy and/or Mitsue Nakamura.
Must meet with Dr. Mary Jo Parker and/or Mitsue Nakamura for recommendation requirements for the position.
Current full-time UHD student preferred.
About University of Houston Downtown
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation's fourth-largest city since 1974.
As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard.
Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor's degrees, 12 master's degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology.
UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S.
News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation's Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master's Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility.
The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No.
1 for diversity (tied) and No.
3 for student experience.
The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School.
For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law.
Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume
Contact Information:
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-221-8000
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