Job Description

 

Position Information

 

Position Title Math Tutor
Department Center for Academic Support
Appointment Term Spring (January - May)
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Math Tutor will provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring or small group tutoring in person at the Center for Academic Support or online via Zoom.
Essential Duties
  • Provide academic assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring or small group tutoring in person at the CAS or online via Zoom.
  • Complete rigorous training the first semester to cover clerical responsibilities, discipline knowledge, course content, and tutoring techniques.
  • Operate the CAS front desk, which includes greeting clients, answering phones, logging clients in and out, and other light clerical tasks.
  • Build on their knowledge foundation by studying materials and completing exercises that further their understanding of the disciplines tutored.
Required Qualifications
  • MWSU Student
  • Degree Seeking
  • Enrolled at least part-time
  • Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Received an A or B in college credit Math courses.
  • Recommendation by the two (2) MWSU faculty members
Preferred Qualifications  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong math skills
  • Strong communication skills.
Physical Demands Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Additional Demands
  • Possible online tutoring.
  • Must have access to a stable internet connection and a device with working camera, microphone and speakers.

 

 
Location where duties are to be performed
(CAS) Center for Academic Support, Hearnes 213
Federal Work Study Not Required
Hours of Work
Up to 10 hours per week; Hours will vary based on the demand for math tutoring throughout the semester.
Desired start date: 01/20/2026 – Spring Semester
Posting Detail Information

 

Posting Number ST204P
Number of Vacancies 6
Open Date 04/09/2025
Priority Deadline 05/10/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Financial Aid. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website)

Review of candidates and interviews will begin immediately until filled. Tutors are hired based on student demand throughout the academic year.

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