Job Description
The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.
Under the direction of the Assistant Services Manager, Tutoring Coordinator, Senior AMS Tutors uphold the mandate of AMS Tutoring by supervising group tutoring sessions and supporting students' academic success.
ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS
Senior AMS Tutors work alongside Group Tutors in cooperation with AMS Tutoring and its partners, including the Chapman Learning Commons, Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Program (BTSP), World University Service of Canada (WUSC), and Undergraduate Societies. AMS Tutors are also hired to conduct 1-on-1 appointment tutoring with students through the Nimbus tutoring app. Senior AMS Tutors report directly to Assistant Tutoring Coordinator and Tutoring Coordinator.
COURSES TUTORED (Group tutoring)
• Biology (BIOL) 111, 112, 121, 200, 201, 234
• Chemistry (CHEM) 100, 111, 121(120), 123(130), 154, 205, 233
• Physics (PHYS) 100, 117, 131, 170
• Computer Science (CPSC) 103, 107, 110, 121, 210, 213, 221
• Economics (ECON) 101, 102
• Mathematics (MATH) 100 (102, 104, 120, 180, 184), 101 (103, 105, 121), 110, 152, 200, 215, 220, 221, 253, 255, 256
• Statistics (STAT) 200, 201
• Psychology (PSYC) 101, 102, 217, 218
***Any upper year level quantitative methods course or subject specific statistics courses will be considered as an asset (e.g. BIOL 300, POLI 380, ECON 325/326, etc.)
COURSES TUTORED (Appointment tutoring)
• Courses from any faculty and year-level.
WORK PERFORMED – BASIC DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS
1. Tutoring
a. Provide tutoring to UBC students seeking academic assistance.
i. Ability to thoroughly and clearly explain concepts to students in field of specialty in a calm and respectful manner.
b. Be familiar with the tutoring and learning support services available in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and across UBC Campus, including the Chapman Learning Commons Help Desk, Writing Centre, Math Learning Centre, and faculty-based tutoring programs, and refer users accordingly.
2. Communication
a. Correspond with the Tutoring Coordinator, and supervised group tutors. Act as a liaison between the two parties when necessary.
b. Respond to Slack messages/emails in a timely fashion.
c. Report any incidents during tutoring sessions to the Tutoring Coordinator and Assistant Tutoring Coordinator as soon as possible.
d. Help promote AMS Tutoring to the student body.
3. Data Collection
a. Ensure that students sign in and out of all AMS Tutoring sessions.
4. Session Supervision
a. Supervise a tutoring location by maintaining a friendly and proactive environment while handling concerns raised by students.
b. Establish positive and effective communication amongst all team members.
c. Ensure that the group tutoring sessions are equipped with proper materials for tutors to operate and that signage is present throughout the session.
a. Must ensure that all signs are returned to AMS Services upon conclusion of tutoring sessions.
ON-GOING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Leadership and interpersonal skills gained through working with a diverse group of students.
• Development in areas including time management, written and verbal communication, and other relevant tutoring skills.
• Ongoing tutor training with continual improvement throughout the academic year.
• Opportunities to network with various staff members and services of the AMS.
• Opportunity to lead a team in a professional workplace and build on leadership experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Must currently be a registered UBC student with a minimum 80% in the course(s) they wish to tutor.
a. Concessions can be made for students hovering between 75-80% in a course based on interview performance.
• An unofficial university transcript must be submitted alongside a resume and cover letter (an unofficial transcript from Workday will be accepted).
• Previous tutoring experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is an asset.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and have a growth mindset.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and conflict management skills are an asset.
• Able to work independently with little supervision.
• Understanding and patience when working with others.
TERM OF APPOINTMENT
September 2026 – December 2026, with the possibility for extension.
REMUNERATION
Senior AMS Tutors will earn an hourly wage of $20.00. AMS Appointment Tutors will earn an hourly wage of $27.95.
Senior AMS Tutors are expected to work at least one 3-hour shift a week (Monday to Thursday from 4-7 pm), with additional hours dependent on AMS Tutoring's scheduling needs. Senior AMS Tutors will be paid $20.00 for time devoted to staff meetings and training, and $27.95 for time devoted to review sessions. Weekly hours for appointment tutoring vary depending on demand.
Application Deadline: 11:59pm July 15, 2026.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume.
The Alma Mater Society of UBC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite all qualified candidates to apply online with their resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.
