SLA Tutor (Student Position)
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI, US
Summary
The SLA tutor provides academic support by facilitating interactive workshops to reinforce course material and assist students with assignments. They also provide individual or group tutoring support upon request and maintain accurate workshop records.
Job Description
| Position Title: | SLA Tutor (Student Position) | |
| Location: | Big Rapids, MI 49307 | |
| Department: |
University College |
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| Advertised Salary: | $13.73 | |
| Summary of Position: | A SLA tutor provides academic support through SLA workshop sessions focused on specific courses or topics with the guidance of the SLA facilitator. This role involves assisting SLA workshops that review key concepts, reinforce course material, and help students prepare for assignments and exams. SLA tutors help students learn by providing focused, interactive learning activities in a group setting. SLA workshops take place in a classroom provided by the department or professor for up to 1 hour and 15 per session. | |
| Position Requirements: | The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | *Reports directly to the SLA Director *Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information *Performs all duties in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements *Assists the SLA facilitator in weekly SLA workshops, including clarifying course concepts, incorporating study skills, generating notes from course lectures/labs, and preparing workshop materials. *Meeting with course SLA facilitator, faculty, and the SLA director adhering to program policies, and maintaining appropriate workshop records as instructed. *Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information *Performs all duties in compliance with applicable university policies and procedures, as well as state and federal requirements * SLA tutors do not grade papers or teach on behalf of faculty *The SLA tutor can provide tutoring support upon student request, either individually or in groups in the ALC |
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| Number of Positions Available: | 5 | |
| Documents Needed to Apply: | Resume, Class Schedule, Cover Letter (optional) | |
| Job Close Date: | December 18, 2026 | |
| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University is dedicated to helping students achieve success and pursue their careers and passions. Offering a variety of programs, the College of Arts and Sciences helps prepare students for the careers of today as well as the careers of the future by offering opportunities that encourage critical thinking and versatility.
We call this being #CAScrafted
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Big Rapids, MI
The College of Arts and Sciences at Ferris State University is dedicated to helping students achieve success and pursue their careers and passions. Offering a variety of programs, the College of Arts and Sciences helps prepare students for the careers of today as well as the careers of the future by offering opportunities that encourage critical thinking and versatility.
We call this being #CAScrafted
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Big Rapids, MI
