Separate from the Academic Enhancement Center positions, tutoring positions
are sometimes available through the athletics department. See information below.
Tutoring for Student Athletes Job Description
Role:
Provide academic support for undergraduate student athletes through activities aimed at
clarifying concepts and developing skills in a variety of courses and disciplines.
Responsibilities Include:
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Attend pre service training at the start of the semester, as well as mid-semester and end of
semester all-tutor meetings
Tutor individuals or small groups in multiple subject areas- specialties based on major and/or
course of study are noted
Attend structured team study hall sessions, usually in the afternoon and evening hours
Complete session evaluation after each meeting (individual, small group, and study hall and noshows)
Work collaboratively with fellow tutors, computer lab monitors, and students
Follow NCAA and URI rules and regulations as they pertain to student athletes, academic
progress, performance and eligibility
Promote positive academic skill development
Recommend additional services, such as the AEC, schedule permitting
Contribute to overall cleanliness of tutoring spaces
Support other tutors as needed
Stay current on course content, tutoring needs
Minimum Qualifications:
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Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
Grade of B or higher in course
Comfortable working with groups
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
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Willingness to learn
Understanding
Flexibility within a structure that can change
To apply: To apply online, visit uri.edu/aec/work-at-aec, and your application will be forwarded to the athletics
department. If you have any questions, or for additional information including current subject needs,
please contact Meredith Gibbons (401-874-7494, mgibbons@uri.edu).