About the role#
Peer Learning Assistants provide academic support for students in physics and mathematics. You will help students in introductory and upper-division courses through small-group tutoring sessions. These sessions take place both in-person and online. You will also help students improve their study skills and coordinate with course instructors to promote your sessions.
What you'll do#
- Prepare for and lead weekly small-group tutoring sessions.
- Track student attendance for your sessions.
- Facilitate study skills consultations.
- Communicate with course instructors about materials and session promotion.
- Report your progress to the Student Learning Center Director and the SLC Lead Team.
- Attend New Member Onboarding and Basic CRLA training before the semester begins.
- Participate in monthly CRLA Training Conference sessions held on the last Friday of each month.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at the University of Oklahoma for the Spring 2027 term.
- Completion of at least 12 undergraduate hours as an OU Norman Campus student.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- A grade of B or higher in the specific courses you intend to tutor.
- Completion of the tutored courses at the University of Oklahoma (AP credit, professor recommendations, or native speaker status for language courses may substitute).
- Ability to provide a reference from an OU faculty or staff member.
- Completion of pre-employment requirements, including Form I-9 and the Loyalty Oath.
- Preferred: A 3.5 cumulative GPA, an A in the courses of interest, and Work Study eligibility.
Location & details#
- Location: Norman, Oklahoma.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Work modality: On-site and remote.
- Commitment: Minimum of 4 hours per week.
- Schedule: Potential shifts between 10am and 10pm, Sunday through Friday.
About University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a public research institution based in Norman, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1890 and currently employs over 12,000 staff members. The university offers programs across various fields including engineering, business, law, and the arts. It serves a diverse student population from across the United States and many other countries.
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