Learning Support Services

Employment

The Learning Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Tutor
Writing Tutor
Software Specialist
Success Coach
Front Desk Assistant
FYRE Paraprofessional
 
Tutor
Job Description:
Tutors assist students in subject concepts, academic skills, and strategies for various subjects including math, business, physical and life sciences, languages, and engineering. Tutors also provide two test reviews per semester, publicize and promote the tutoring program, and attend mandatory training and staff meetings. Other duties may be assigned.
Skills/Experience Required:
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in area(s) of expertise. Turn in a faculty recommendation form from an ASU faculty member for each tutoring subject area. Must be at least a sophomore. Must have taken classes in tutoring areas at ASU. Requires excellent communication skills and a desire to help students.
Employment Locations:
Learning Resource Centers at Palo Verde West, Memorial Union, Hassayampa Academic Village, and several residence halls.
Pay Rate:
$9.45 per hour
Hrs/Week:
10-20 hours, days and evenings
Job Number:
1962
Questions? Contact:
Hassayampa Academic Village: 480.965.6254
Palo Verde West: 480.965.1021
Memorial Union, room 178: 480.965.7728
How to Respond:
Open the application online, fill it out, save it, and bring it to the LRC at Hassayampa Academic Village, Palo Verde West, or the Memorial Union.

JOB STATUS:
CLOSED

Writing Tutor
Job Description:
Writing tutors help students develop their own writing skills. They also work with participating First-Year Composition instructors to support student learning and to discuss instructor expectations for written assignments. Duties include attending mandatory tutor staff and training meetings and collaborating with LRC staff and composition instructors to support academic services and programming. Other duties may be assigned.
Skills/Experience Required:
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, an interest in working with students, a cumulative GPA of 3.3 as well as a 4.0 GPA in English 101 and English 102 or in English 105. Must have at least sophomore standing (25 credit hours or more) and be a full-time degree-seeking student at ASU. Mandatory training provided.
Employment Locations:
Learning Resource Centers at Palo Verde West, Memorial Union, Hassayampa Academic Village, and several residence halls.
Pay Rate:
$9.45 per hour
Hrs/Week:
10-12 hours, days and evenings
Job Number:
34704
Questions? Contact:
480.965.6254
How to Respond:
Open the application online, fill it out, print it, and bring it to the LRC at Hassayampa Academic Village, Palo Verde West, or the Memorial Union.

JOB STATUS:
CLOSED

Software Specialist
Job Description:
Software specialists assist students with software problems, provide individual tutoring and assist Software Training Specialists with workshops. Other duties may be assigned.
Skills/Experience Required:
Must have excellent communication skills and be able to help students use My ASU, find their AFS space, and personalize their e-mail accounts. Opportunities for advancement will be given to students with advanced knowledge in at least three of the following areas: any program in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher), use of the Internet for research, Photoshop, or Dreamweaver. Preference given to undergraduate applicants.
Employment Locations:
Memorial Union room 178, Hassayampa Academic Village, Palo Verde West, and Student Services room 392 (in the Multicultural Student Center ).
Pay Rate:
$8.25 per hour
Hrs/Week:
10-20 hours
Job Number:
3530
Questions? Contact:
480.965.9490
How to Respond:
Open the application online, fill it out, save it, and bring it to the LRC in Hassayampa Academic Village (Mesquite).

JOB STATUS:
OPEN

Success Coach

Job Description:
Success Coaching is an innovative and unique peer-assisted approach to supporting and promoting student academic success. Trained coaches use research-based materials from education and psychology to help students achieve academic success through weekly coaching sessions by phone, electronic email or in-person. Coaches motivate students toward their academic goals by providing structure, support, feedback and referrals.

Coaches work a minimum of 15 hours per week at an LRC site. Mandatory training is provided. Attendance at bi-weekly staff meetings is required. Coaches are required to maintain files on their students and adhere to strict rules of confidentiality. Other duties may include assisting with marketing and data entry.

Skills/Experience Required:
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25, be organized and dependable and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requires strong leadership skills and enthusiasm for helping others. Applicants should be familiar with ASU programs and services and have completed at least two semesters at ASU. Mentoring experience is desired. Professional attitude and appearance a plus.
Employment Locations:
Learning Resource Centers at Palo Verde West, Memorial Union and Hassayampa Academic Village.
Pay Rate:
$9.45 per hour
Hrs/Week:
15 – 20 hours, days and evenings
Job Number:
6210
Questions? Contact:
480.965.7076
How to Respond:
Open the application online, fill it out, save it, and bring it to the LRC at Hassayampa Academic Village, Palo Verde West, or the Memorial Union.

JOB STATUS:
OPEN

Front Desk Assistant
Job Description:
Front desk assistants greet and assist visitors, answer the phone, photocopy, distribute mail, file, do data entry, run errands and perform other duties as assigned. Enthusiasm, professionalism, and the ability to multi-task are essential.
Skills/Experience Required:
Professional attitude and appearance, dependability, and excellent communication skills required. Previous office experience, including use of Word processing and spreadsheets desired. Applicants with knowledge of Learning Resource Center services preferred.
Employment Locations:
Learning Resource Centers at Palo Verde West, Memorial Union, Hassayampa Academic Village, and Manzanita
Pay Rate:
$7.25 per hour
Hrs/Week:
10-20 hours, days and evenings
Job Number:
25060
Questions? Contact:
PV West: 480.965.6254
MU: 480.965.7728
How to Respond:
Open the application online , fill it out, save it, and bring it to the LRC at Hassayampa Academic Village, Palo Verde West, or the Memorial Union.

JOB STATUS:
OPEN

FYRE Paraprofessional
Job Description:
FYRE Paraprofessionals bridge the gap between campus life and the need for academic support within the residence halls.  Serving as a peer advocate, leader, and resource referral for first year students in their community, Paraprofessionals will create a presence of resources, and academic support, assist student in navigating and making connections within the university environment, role model success strategies and provide and intentional focus on supporting first year student in their transition to the ASU community. 
Skills/Experience Required:
-Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Be able to demonstrate academic and college success strategies
-Have a minimum of 25 credit hours and be in the third semester at university or further by the beginning of the Fall 2008 semester
-Be enrolled as a full-time degree seeking student (undergraduate 12 credit hours a semester, graduate 6 credit hours a semester)
-Have a minimum cumulative and semester GPA of 2.75 at time of application and maintain the GPA requirements throughout their position appointment
-Have lived on campus as least 1 semester
-Be in good behavioral standing with Residential Life and Student Life policies
-Work no more than 10 hours at another job outside of Residential Life -Accept employment for two consecutive semesters (Fall 2008-Spring 2009)
Employment Locations:
The various FYRE hall communities across ASU’s Tempe campus
Compensation:
Single room credit in FYRE community
Upper-level Leadership Internship credit
Hrs/Week:
Approximately 20 hours per week, days, evenings and weekends as assigned
Job Number:
XXXXX
Questions? Contact:
First Year Residential Experience
Jennifer Sorenson 480-965-6321
Jennifer.Sorenson@asu.edu
How to Respond:
Open the application online, fill it out, save it, and bring it to the Learning Resource Center at Palo Verde West.

JOB STATUS:
CLOSED