Job Opportunities
What we look for
We are always looking for students ready to learn and grow by working at the Teaching & Learning Center as either a writing, math consultant, or receptionist.
Why work at the TLC
- Gain educational & professional experience
- Become a better student
- Looks good on Graduate school & scholarship applications
- Get the opportunity to help others learn
What you can expect
- A fun and exciting environment
- To be pretty busy
- A lot of opportunities for personal projects and professional growth
- The chance to work with students and other staff in a collaborative manner
How To Apply
If you want to apply, send a resume and completed application to Ingrid Horakova (Math - horaki@u.washington.edu), Carolyn Maxson (Reception--Workstudy only - cmaxson@u.washington.edu) or Tyrell Stewart (Writing - tyrell@u.washington.edu).
Job Descriptions
Receptionist
Duties & Responsibilities
- Help students register for and use TLC services
- Greet students, faculty, staff and provide information on the TLC
- Schedule room use
- Answer phone and email
- Provide clerical support; file, photocopy, FAX, prepare mailings, pick up campus mail, assist with data entry, shred documents, assemble packets, word processing
- Attend scheduled meetings and training events
- Keep the TLC work areas clean and organized
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must have a strong desire to help students in an academic support setting
- Good computer skills including knowledge of MS Office and email
- Organized and capable of multi-tasking
Application Process
- Send a resume, application, and faculty reference to cmaxson@u.washington.edu
- Must have work-study paperwork already approved
Math Tutor
Duties & Responsibilities
- Help students to understand concepts behind their work and develop stronger quantitative skills
- Help students develop learning strategies
- Attend training and scheduled meetings
- Assist with workshops, orientations, and classroom visits
Qualifications
- Excellent math, quantative, and communication abilities
- Understanding of Excel and SPSS
- Ability to clearly explain ideas and concepts in a collaborative manner
- Must be able to pass an entrance math exam
Application Process
- Send a resume, application, and faculty reference to horaki@u.washington.edu
Writing Consultant
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with students to help them understand assignments, clarify ideas, develop into better writers, and accomplish their academic goals.
- Help students develop learning strategies
- Attend training and scheduled meetings
- Assist with workshops, orientations, and classroom visits
- Develop handouts, web content, and other resources for the TLC
- Perform light reception duties
Qualifications
- Excellent writing and communication abilities
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Word
- Strong desire to help others learn and understand
- Ability to clearly explain ideas and concepts in a collaborative manner
Application Process
- Send a resume, application, writing sample, and faculty reference to tyrell@u.washington.edu
