Becoming a Tutor

The Center for Academic Success is always looking for top-notch individuals to work in our student-centered facility. Our center offers tutor positions to qualified MSU students.

Tutors

Tutors are at the heart of the Center for Academic Success, helping students one-on-one or in small group settings not only with what to learn, but how to learn it.

Responsibilities include:

• Provideacademic assistance to students seeking our services
• Have a top priority subject proficiency and knowledge; continue to improve your own subject proficiency, academic skills, communication skills, and instructional skills
• Must complete the mandatory orientation of the CAS and also complete 5 training sessions within the first semester of employment.
• Have a major motivation for tutoring the building of your tutee’s self-confidence
• Remain student centered
• Foster independent and autonomous learning
• Will work with supervisor to set schedule and will be required to maintain those hours throughout the semester.

Qualifications:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must have an A in the class he/she will tutor (or B with Faculty recommendation) and have considerable knowledge of the subject area.
• Faculty recommendation

To Apply:

Any student meeting the above criteria is welcome to apply.  Because Minnesota State Mankato values tutoring as an integral part of academic support, work-study eligibility is not required for tutoring positions. We hire student employees based on demand. If interested, please fill out this [PDF] Form (725 KiB) and turn it into our secretary in Memorial Library ML 125. In addition, please include the following documents:

• Unofficial copy of most recent transcript (including all courses taken with grades)
• Resume (if available)
• Schedule Plannig Guide with current class schedule
• If applying for a Writing position, please attach a writing sample