Student – Japanese Tutor

Industry: VP Academic Affairs; Languages and Cultures

Company: Utah Valley University

Salary: $14.00 Hourly

Location : 800 W University Parkway, Orem

Job Type: Student

Job Number: FY2503629

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Department: Languages and Cultures

Opening Date: 11/18/2024

Closing Date: 12/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply: Resume

Cover Letter

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support: 1-855-524-5627

Position Announcement

The Department of Languages and Cultures at Utah Valley University is seeking a student Japanese Tutor.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Tutor students enrolled in Japanese courses, particularly lower-division courses, in person and virtually.
• Complete tutoring certification program, model problem-solving skills, and study strategies, assist in curriculum design for the language lab, and improve personal language skills.
• Participate in the production and dissemination of promotional materials and events.
• Assist students with language-specific programs online and in computer labs.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the lab manager.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Ethical, responsible, motivated self-starter who needs little supervision after training.
• Ability to adhere to a set schedule with little supervision.
• Evidence of advanced customer service and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, etc.).

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Native or near-native proficiency in language comprehension, production, and writing.
• Knowledge and ability to explain, in detail, aspects of Japanese (grammar, vocabulary, syntax, pronunciation, colloquial usage, etc.) as covered in Japanese 3050, or equivalent.
• Engagement with the Japanese community outside the academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Majoring or minoring in Japanese.
• Experience in teaching or tutoring.
• Experience in utilizing tutoring services.
• Experience in collating and analyzing data in Microsoft Excel.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university’s full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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