Math Study Center Job Information

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).
• Able to understand and verbally respond to students' mathematics questions
• Be interested in working with people
• Be sensitive to student difficulties with math
• Have access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer
• 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)
• Must 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 $18.69/hr
• Fortify 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