SMART Lab

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The SMART Lab employs over 50 student employees every semester, including undergraduate OPS and FWS students.  Student employment is integral to our mission, and we are dedicated to the support and professional development of our student employees.  Please apply to join our team!

SMART LAB JOB OPENINGS

The SMART Lab is currently recruiting for positions starting in the Spring 2025 semester.  Please read below for open positions, job descriptions and links to apply.  If you have questions, please email smartlab@usf.edu.

Undergraduate Peer Math Tutor (Spring 2025)

Job Summary:  Peer Tutors provide learning support in selected coursework in which they have demonstrated high academic achievement.  General duties include facilitating individual and/or group academic support sessions, attendance at required tutor training sessions and meetings, and assisting other staff when requested.

Nature of Work:  This position reports to the Program Manager of the SMART Lab. New tutors are required to enroll in CRLA Tutor Training withing their first year to maintain active tutor status. The following list provides examples of the most typical duties for this position; it may not include all the work that may be assigned to the position.  

  • Utilizing tutoring best practices to support student learning
  • Keeping the learner as the central focus of all work
  • Strengthening students’ ability to learn effectively and efficiently
  • Presenting themselves in an inviting, helpful, and approachable manner
  • Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust for students and coworkers
  • Establishing collaborative working relationships with other tutors, instructors, front desk staff and SMART Lab administrators
  • Continuous development of subject area knowledge through training and assigned activities
  • Attending meetings and trainings
  • Completing review assignments on-time

Required Documents:  The following documents must be uploaded with the application:

  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcript

Schedule:  Commitment of 10 – 20 hours per week.  Work hours will be on-site at the SMART Lab (¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵTampa Campus Library).  Schedule is variable according to class schedule and SMART Lab hours of operation. This job will require some evening and weekend work hours.

Pay Rate:  $14/hour

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵundergraduate student
  • Currently in good academic standing
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
  • Appropriate coursework to support tutored subjects completed with a B+ or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Appropriate coursework to support tutored subjects completed at USF
  • Prior tutoring experience in a higher education setting

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