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Department:
Mathematics & Statistics Support
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Quantitative Support is seeking American Universitystudents tojoin our tutoring team for thefall2026 semesterTutoring positions will startthe week ofSeptember 7and continuethroughDecember 11, 2026.Positions are for a semester. Tutors willprovidequantitativetutoringand/or statistical software support to their peers
The types of tutoring positions available are as followsMathematics tutoring positions focus onassistance tostudents takingMATH-155 through MATH-222Applicantsto work in these positionsmust have successfully completed a minimum of three semesters of calculus. Statisticstutoring positions focus onassistancetostudents takingSTAT-160 – STAT-302/320.Applicantsto work in these positionsmust have completed at least two statistics courses (STAT-202 and an intermediate-level course). Online Statistical Software Support Candidatesfor software support positionsshould be proficient inusingone or more of the following: Excel, Python, R,SAS,SPSS,SQL,Stata, orStatCrunch.
In addition tofocusing onthe above courses, theQuantitativeTutoring Lab supports DATA-412/612.
Some candidates may be qualified to tutor inmathematics,statistics, data science,and statistical software support.
Essential Functions:
Arrive on time for shifts.
Greet students warmly upon arrival at the Tutoring Lab or at the beginning of an Online Statistical Software Support session.
For in-person tutoring:assistAUstudents in understanding quantitative concepts, applying those conceptsintheir coursework, and preparing for related exams.
Additionally, in-person tutors should remind students to use the lab check-in/out program and tosubmita tutoring evaluation.
For Statistical Software Support: guide students in usingtheabove AU-supported statistical software and interpretingresultsfrom those platforms.
Moreover, online tutors should remind students tosubmita tutoring evaluation.
Arrange shift coverage in cases ofanticipatedlateness or absence.
Submit biweekly timesheetsin a timely manner.
PromotetheQuantitativeTutoring Lab and Online Statistical Software Support at University eventsduring shifts.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Part-time.
10 hours per week.
Salary Range:
$18.40 - $22.50 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
Enrolled in a mathematics, statistics,data science,orotherquantitative-related courseduring the fall 2026semester.
Strong academicachievementinrelevant courseworkand/or statistical software.
Experienceincollaboratingwell with peers andapassion for helping them succeed.
A faculty letter of recommendation.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
During fall semesters, tutors typicallyworka set schedule ofbetweentwoandfifteenhours per week, depending on their availability andthe needs of students and Quantitative Support.
Tutoring positions are open to both undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.
We welcome applications from students who have strong quantitative skills and/or statistical softwareproficiency,and whoenjoy helping their peers succeed academically.
Other Details
This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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