Math Study Center Job Information

We are not currently seeking tutors or desk assistants.

The MSC hires qualified, currently-enrolled undergraduate UW students. We do not hire graduate students.

Job descriptions

Tutors

Job duties:

  • Tutor students in Math 120/4/5/6 in a (sometimes) fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate UW student
  • Have a strong understanding of math through Math 126 (Calc III).
  • Be able to understand and verbally respond to students' mathematics questions
  • Be interested in working with people
  • Be sensitive to student difficulties with math
  • For scheduling, an applicant needs to be available to work during at least 20 of the MSC's open hours (M-Th 9:30 AM-7:30 PM, F 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Sunday 12:30-4:30 PM)
  • Be able to work at least 10 hours per week. Tutors work from 10 to 16 hours per week (8 to 16 hours per week in Spring quarter) - you set the upper bound.

Benefits:

  • Pay is $21.57/hr
  • Strengthen and maintain your calculus skills
  • Gain teaching experience
  • Looks good on resumes and grad school applications
  • It feels good to help people!

Desk Assistants

Job duties include:

  • Maintaining information necessary to the running of the Math Study Center
  • Answering non-mathematical questions from students, and helping them get the help they need at the MSC
  • Cleaning of MSC equipment as needed
  • Other minor clerical work

Qualifications:

  • Be a currently enrolled undergraduate UW student
  • Be reliable and have good people skills
  • Be able to answer phones and respond to students' questions
  • Preference will be given to applicants with Work Study

Hours

  • approximately 8-12 hours per week

Benefits:

  • Pay is $18.69/hr
  • Low stress and friendly work environment

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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