Work in the Academic Support Centers

On this page:

• Math Learning Center Tutor
• Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
• Course-based Tutor
• Peer Academic Coach
• Writing Coach
• Front Desk Attendant
   

Math Learning Center Tutor

Summary of Position

Math Learning Center (MLC) tutors provide individual and small group tutoring to students in first and second-year math courses. They also assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify mathematical learning problems and develop mathematical habits of mind. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, or working on solutions to problems. In general, the tutor will provide services that supplement classroom teaching.
 

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Wright State University.
  • Undergraduate students must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours during each semester that they work.
  • Graduate students must register for a minimum of 3 credit hours during each semester that they work.
• Must be in good standing with the university. 
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.80. However, a cumulative GPA above 3.0 is preferred.
• Course Requirements:
  • To tutor Mathematics: You must have received a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ in MTH 2300 or an equivalent Calculus-based course.
    • However, preference will be given to individuals who have completed the equivalent of MTH 2310 (Calculus 2) with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor STT 1600/2640: You must have completed STT 1600/2640, or an equivalent course in Statistics with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor MTH 2415/2435: You must have completed the course with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor MS 2040/2050: You must have completed the course with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor CS 1200/2200 or MTH 2570: You must have completed the course with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor CS 1160/1180/1181: You must have completed the course with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
  • To tutor ISE 2211: You must have completed the course with a grade of ‘B’ or higher.
• Faculty reference that can comment on your mathematical/statistical/computational ability.
   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 tutorial support in Mathematics and/or Statistics.
• Prepare for tutoring sessions.
• Follow-up with tutees’ progress by identifying and recording common problem areas.
• Aid students with problem-solving strategies.
• Attend workshops in order to obtain CRLA certification.
• Maintain a weekly schedule of available hours within the Math Learning Center.
• Attend semester orientations, MLC meetings, and tutor-training sessions as required by the Director.
• Abide by and enforce the rules of the Academic Success Centers.
• Ensure that students sign-in and properly check out materials of the Academic Success Centers.
• Ensure that tutoring spaces are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion after each shift.
• Facilitate the Math Learning Center’s calculator loan program.
• Assist with additional duties as needed.

Assignments/Pay

• Paid tutors earn a minimum of $14.50 an hour for both individual and group tutoring.
• Tutoring will be assigned according to student demand, tutor availability, and seniority.
• Flexible schedule: Hours may vary with a maximum of 28 hours per week.

Application

To apply for a Math Learning Center Tutor position, please complete the Math Learning Center Tutor Application.

For additional information, contact Emanuel Clayton.
 

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Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader

Summary of Position

Lead Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions outside of class lectures; attend class lectures and take notes; promote SI among students enrolled in class; collaborate with faculty members to structure SI sessions; take session attendance; and complete SI reports.  SI Leaders independently lead students in active reviews of class content. The SI Model that SI Leaders are trained on focuses on student collaboration, checking for understanding using group activities, redirecting questions to students, and encouraging study skills. SI Leaders use judgment, independently, to solve problems and make decisions on which methods to use that will work effectively with course content.

Requirements

SI Leaders must have demonstrated academic success; recommendation from a faculty member; grade of "A" or "B" in the course being considered. The cumulative GPA preferred is 3.0 or above and must not be less than 2.8. Ability to communicate effectively.

New SI Leaders must complete the hiring process and our online and in-person/live training before their term.

Responsibilities

1. Attend training and complete professional development hours/meetings each term.
2. Attend all lectures.
3. Hold sessions twice a week during the term (scheduled as needed for finals week).
   • Identify 2 times for holding online sessions the first week of classes. Survey the students and use the results to find 2 times to hold regular sessions for the remainder of the term. Report these times to the SI Coordinator so they can facilitate any needed room reservations for the sessions. 
4. Obtain class email lists from instructors of corresponding course. Use class email list to send out a welcome email to students and to regularly remind them of SI sessions/encourage attendance.
5. Take attendance for every SI session.
6. Complete and submit a "planning the session" sheet for guidance and preparation each week.
7. Meet with the instructor of the course regularly.
8. Follow policies/procedures and maintain communication with the SI Coordinator.
9. Attend professional development team meetings with other SI Leaders.
10. Hold an hour of “SI Walk-in Hours” weekly to provide further assistance to students, if available.

Pay Breakdown

SI Leaders are paid $14.50 an hour for the following:

• 2-3 hours a week for sitting in on a class
• 2 hours a week for your SI sessions
• 3 hours a week for session prep
• 1 hour a week available for “SI Walk-in Hours”

Total hours per week = 9 hours with an additional hour 3 times a term during professional development team meeting weeks. Other additional hours must be approved by SI Coordinator.

How to Apply

If you are interested in becoming an SI Leader, please complete the online application. Work study information is welcome but not required. It is required that applicants get approval from the faculty member of the class they wish to be an SI Leader. Faculty must send an approval in order for your application to be considered complete. If you have any questions about the application process or any other questions about the SI program, please contact Jennifer Lobo.
 

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Course-based Tutor 

Summary of Position

Work individually or in small groups, traditionally and/or online, modeling appropriate study behavior and assisting students in areas of difficulty. Wage: $14.50/hr
 

Requirements

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA to become a Tutor
• Completed at least 6 credit hours at Wright State University
• Earned a grade of A or B in Wright State courses to be tutored
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Access to technology needed to work remotely, including a reliable internet connection and a computer with a microphone and camera

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for tutoring sessions
• Use software programs, including Pilot and Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
• Meet punctually and regularly
• Provide support and encouragement
• Respect confidentiality of sessions
• Support instructor class objectives
• Motivate your students
• Maintain professional & academic nature of sessions
• Help with study habits (note taking, time management, test prep)
• Help clarify new information
• Praise the student where possible and work to build a positive self-image
• Build as much success for the student as possible at each meeting
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Help students comprehend and translate reading of the text
• Work flexible times around your classes
• Help students troubleshoot technical issues within reason

Application

To apply for a tutoring or peer academic coach position, complete the Tutor Application. Work Study information is welcome but not required.

Modern Language and Nursing applicants will need to obtain faculty approval for those courses. For students who have taken a course and earned an A or B at another institution but want to tutor that course at Wright State, they must obtain approval from a WSU faculty member who teaches that course. Applicants seeking approval to tutor specific courses will need to share the Faculty Tutoring Course Approval Form when requesting approval.

For additional information on becoming a Tutor, contact Sasha Beard. 
 

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Peer Academic Coach

Summary of Position (PDF)

• Peer Academic Coaches (PACSs) work individually with students to cultivate the habits, attitudes, study skills, and self-advocacy practices of successful students. 

• First Year Seminar Embedded Peer Academic Coaches (FYS EPACs) work both in the FYS classroom and in the Academic Success Centers to provide academic and social support for students. They focus on study and executive functioning skills, transition to college, and self-advocacy practices. 

• UVC Embedded Peer Academic Coaches (UVC EPACs) work both in the UVC classroom and in the Academic Success Centers to provide academic and social support for students to develop key learning skills, enhance their confidence, and increase their independence.   They focus on study and executive functioning skills and self-advocacy practices. 

Requirements

•   General Qualifications (all PAC positions)
  • Ability to effectively and independently manage time, tasks, and problems
  • Sensitivity, compassion, patience, and responsiveness to the learning needs of all students and ability to establish rapport
  • Knowledge of effective learning techniques: study strategies, learning styles, etc.
  • Familiarity with Wright State’s student resources, both physical and digital, including WINGS
  • Reputable behavior in accordance with the Wright State Student Code of Conduct

•   Specific Qualifications  (all PAC position)
  • 2.8 cumulative GPA, 3.0 preferred
  • Minimum sophomore status or completion of at least 12 Undergraduate credit hours at Wright State University
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Attend training each semester

•   For EPACs Only
  • UVC EPACs: Ability to attend an assigned section of UVC 1000 on a regular basis if assigned to an in-person section.
  • FYS EPACs: Ability to attend an assigned section of First Year Seminar on a regular basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   ALL PACs
  • Facilitate one-on-one Peer Academic Coaching sessions weekly.
  • Attend and participate in required training and staff meetings.

•   UVC EPACs
  • Attend UVC 1000 courses weekly and provide support for UVC instructors.
  • Maintain weekly awareness of resources and course information, such as the UVC 1000 course curriculum and expectations, Academic Success Center program updates, the University’s Academic Probation policies and processes, and University requirements and events.

•   FYS EPACs
  • Attend First Year Seminar courses weekly and provide support for FYS instructors.
  • Maintain weekly awareness of resources and course information, such as the seminar course curriculum and expectations, Academic Success Center program updates, and University requirements and events

Application

To apply for a peer academic coach position, complete the Peer Academic Coaching Application.

For additional information on becoming a Peer Academic Coach, contact Jill Tussing.

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Writing Coach

Summary of Position

University Writing Center Writing Coaches provide individual writing support to students. Traditionally and/or online, Writing Coaches use a discussion-based method of challenge and support to help students develop their skills as writers.

Wage: $14.50/hour
 

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Completed at least 15 credit hours at Wright State University
• Earned a grade of A or B in ENG 1100 or the equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Access to technology needed to work remotely, including a reliable internet connection and a computer with a microphone and camera
• Currently enrolled at Wright State University
  • Undergraduate students must register for a minimum of 6 credit hours during each semester that they work.
  • Graduate students must register for a minimum of 3 credit hours during each semester that they work.
     

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct Writing Center sessions
• Meet punctually and regularly, including weekly staff meetings
• Provide support and encouragement
• Respect confidentiality of sessions
• Support course objectives
• Motivate students
• Maintain professional & academic nature of sessions
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Work flexible times around your classes
• Participate in the development of workshops and training materials
• Participate in outreach activities, e.g. presenting information regarding academic support available through the University
• Maintain a weekly schedule of available hours
   

Application

To apply for a Writing Coach position, complete the University Writing Center Application.

After we receive your application, a Writing Center representative will contact you at your Wright State email address.

For additional information on becoming a Writing Coach, contact Jill Tussing.

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Front Desk Attendant

Summary of Position

Academic Success Center is looking for undergraduate students to join our Front Office Team. This position serves as the Academic Success Centers initial point of contact for students, staff and faculty, providing outstanding customer service, in person, by email, and on the phone in a busy office setting.

Duties

• Provide customer service to anyone who comes into the ASC
• Answer phones and direct callers to the appropriate staff person.
• Manage student tutoring, Writing, and peer academic coach sessions via Slate.
• Adhere to FERPA guidelines when handling confidential materials.
• Assist with orientations, open houses and other recruiting events.
• Assist with special projects.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Complete other general office duties such as copying and emailing.
• Assist in maintaining the ASC physical space.

General Qualifications for the Position

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student, registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours during each semester that they work at Wright State University.
• Must be in good standing with the university.
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.80. However, a cumulative GPA above 3.0 is preferred.

Specific Qualifications for the Position

• Must be able to work on campus during breaks in the academic year (Department Operational Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00a.m-6:00p.m. and Friday 9:00am-4:00pm).

Knowledge/Skills

• Ideal candidate will be dependable, reliable and professional with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

Application

To apply for a Front Desk position, please complete the Front Desk Attendant Application.

For additional information, contact Emanuel Clayton.