utexas.edu/ugs/slc
Job Opportunities at the
Sanger Learning Center
BE PART OF OUR TEAM. We are among the largest student employers on campus, and we pay some
of the highest student salaries. Work on campus and enjoy flexible hours. You’ll have the opportunity to
earn money while helping other students and gaining valuable workplace experience. Unless otherwise
indicated below, applications are available online at hirealonghorn.org when positions are open. Please
note that certain positions require students be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and maintain at least a
3.0 GPA*.
ACADEMIC COACH*
Pamela Way, pac-admin@utlists.utexas.edu
5-8 hours per week based on demand
Application deadline: April 3
Starting salary $11
Peer Academic Coaches take private appointments with any student interested in weekly guidance on how to study
effectively for UT courses. These private sessions are one hour and coaches typically work with the same students for
the duration of a semester. Common appointment topics include note-taking, preparing for tests, test-taking strategies,
goal setting, time management, and reading efficiency. Training is provided and the program is certified by the College
Reading and Learning Association. Coaches must be willing to work a minimum of five flexible hours per week and
attend a weekly meeting. Pay starts at $11 an hour and coaches receive increases based on their level of training and
hours of experience.
OUTREACH ASSISTANT*
Tivra Marks, tivra.marks@austin.utexas.edu
3-6 hours per week based on demand
Application deadline: April 3
Starting salary $11
Outreach Assistants act as roving ambassadors who give short presentations about SLC services and facilitate study
skills workshops on a variety of topics for academic classes, residence halls, and student organizations. Outreach
Assistants also staff exhibits at campus-wide events and have the opportunity to train to work as a speech consultant.
Outreach Assistants receive merit pay increases based on training and hours of experience. Pre-semester training is
provided and Outreach Assistants must be willing to attend a weekly meeting.
TUTOR*
Ed Fernandez, ts_sut@utlists.utexas.edu
Must be available 10 hours a week; more hours possible based on demand
Application deadline: April 3
Salary starts at $11
Tutors provide one-to-one tutoring by appointment for many lower division courses, as well as drop-in tutoring for
mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This challenging position offers flexible hours, merit pay increases based on
training and experience, and the satisfaction that comes from helping other students achieve their academic goals.
Required: strong content knowledge; effective listening & communication skills; respect for differences in cultures,
academic backgrounds and learning styles. For a complete list of courses tutored, visit our website at utexas.edu/ugs/
slc/support/one-on-one.
ECONOMICS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION DISCUSSION LEADERS*
Jenell Wilmot, jenell.wilmot@austin.utexas.edu
6 hours per week
Application deadline: April 3
Pay rate based on experience
A Supplementary Instruction (SI) Leader is an undergraduate student who is assigned to a specific economics course
and runs special hour-long discussion sessions twice a week. SI Leaders attend the lecture of the course to which they
are assigned to individualize the discussion sections to the professor’s style, and meet weekly as a group to collaborate
on planning & troubleshooting their sessions. Applicants can be any UT student who has taken all of the following
courses and received a grade of at least a B: ECO 304K, ECO 304L, and ECO 329. Applications are available on
hirealonghorn. You can also request an application DIRECTLY from Jenell Wilmot.
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE WRITING CONSULTANT* Pamela Way, p.way@austin.utexas.edu
5-15 hours per week based on demand
Salary starts at $16
Writing consultants work with other graduate students to help them become more independent, confident writers.
There may be occasional opportunities to work with undergraduates on individualized reading and writing
assignments. Consultants must be able to interact and communicate effectively with post-baccalaureate students from
diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines. Position requires a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any academic
discipline. To apply, please submit a CV directly to Pamela Way and a very brief writing sample. Applications accepted
year-round.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION DISCUSSION LEADERS
Graduate students are also hired as Supplemental Instruction discussion leaders in mathematics, history, government,
American studies, classics, religious studies, economics, and international relations. Applicants must have a teaching
assistantship and should inquire in their departments.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
When available, any additional graduate assistantships are posted on an as-needed basis at www.hirealonghorn.org or
distributed by graduate coordinators in relevant departments.
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