Become a Tutor

The University at Albany Learning Commons is looking for dedicated and knowledgeable undergraduate students to join our team as tutors. This position offers the opportunity to assist fellow students in achieving academic success through individual tutoring support.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Individual Tutoring Sessions: Conduct individual tutoring sessions for undergraduate students needing assistance. 
• Maintain Availability for at least 10 Hours Per Week: Work a consistent schedule of 10 hours per week, including preparation and tutoring time.
• Course Proficiency: Must have passed the relevant course(s) with a grade of A or B.
• Complete Tutor Training: Successful completion of a tutor training course is required.
• Email Communication: Regularly check and promptly respond to students and staff emails.
• Participate in Monthly Meetings: Tutors must attend monthly meetings. 
• Session Notes: Submit session notes in EAB after each tutoring appointment. 
• Academic Standing: Must maintain good academic standing. 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University at Albany in good academic standing.
• Strong academic performance in the course(s), demonstrated by earning an A or B.
• Complete the tutor training course before the start of the tutoring role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Transfer Students: If you took the course at another institution, the credits for that course must have successfully transferred to UAlbany. 
• Native Language Speakers: We also accept applications from native speakers who want to tutor language courses.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable tutoring experience.
• Enhance your own understanding of the subject(s).
• Contribute to the academic success of your peers.
• Flexible work hours that accommodate your academic schedule.

To apply, please:

1. Complete the Tutor Application. 
2. Attach a current resume.

Please Note: 

• If we have subjects for which we need tutoring support, we will schedule an interview with you to discuss the opportunity further.  All applications will be kept on file for one academic year. 
• It is strongly recommended that you contact faculty to let them know they were listed as someone who can recommend the course you want to provide tutoring support.  We will email the recommendation form.  The form must be received before we can proceed with an interview. 

Application Deadline: We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the semester.  Ideally, we want to hire students the semester before they begin tutoring.  

• Fall: Early spring (March or April)
• Spring: Late fall (October or November)

The University at Albany Learning Commons is seeking dedicated and knowledgeable undergraduate students to join our team as STEM Tutors. This position offers the opportunity to assist fellow students in achieving academic success through personalized tutoring support.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Small Group Tutoring Sessions: Conduct small group sessions to provide targeted assistance in STEM subjects.
• Maintain Availability for 10 Hours Per Week: Work a consistent schedule of 10 hours per week, including preparation and tutoring time.
• Course Proficiency: Must have passed the relevant STEM course(s) with a grade of A or B.
• Complete Tutor Training: Completing the UUNI-498 Tutor Training course is required.
• Email Communication: Regularly check and promptly respond to students and staff emails.
• Participate in Monthly Meetings: Tutors must attend monthly meetings. 
• Session Notes: Submit session notes in EAB after each session. 
• Academic Standing: Must maintain good academic standing. 
• Session Planning: Tutors must create and submit session plans. 

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the University at Albany in good standing.
• Strong academic performance in STEM courses, demonstrated by earning an A or B.
• Completion of the UUNI-498 Tutor Training course before the start of the tutoring role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable teaching and mentoring experience.
• Enhance your understanding of STEM subjects.
• Contribute to the academic success of your peers.
• Flexible work hours that accommodate your academic schedule.

To apply, please:

1. Complete the STEM Tutor Application. 
2. Attach a current resume.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you contact faculty to let them know they were listed as someone who can recommend the course for which you want to provide tutoring support.  We will email the recommendation form. The form must be received before we can proceed with an interview. 

This information is currently being revised. Please check back later or email us at [email protected].