University of Virginia·Charlottesville, Virginia
Content Tutors are responsible for planning and instructing sessions to assist student-athletes with course-specific knowledge and skill acquisition. They must also maintain professional relationships, complete session reports, and comply with all NCAA, ACC, and university regulations.
UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Content Tutors to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and skill acquisition including, but not limited to, test/quiz preparation, decoding of lecture content, and managing reading loads. We will hire across all discipline areas and qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).
This position is for the Fall 2026 semester.
Content Tutors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (typically twice weekly) and will work in small groups or one-on-one with student-athletes. Content Tutors are expected to have a strong understanding of the course content and demonstrate this through the incorporation of relevant study strategies in proper planning of the sessions. The Academic Affairs Staff will train all tutors on the CAST framework and expectations for tutor sessions.
Position Compensation Range: $20-$22/hour based on education and experience
The University will perform background checks on all hires prior to employment.
Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at jak8w@virginia.edu [jak8w@virginia.edu].
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.
All sessions will primarily take place in person with select virtual sessions.
To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu [https://jobs.virginia.edu] and attach a current resume, unofficial transcript, and a list of courses that you can tutor. Search on requisition number: R00
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website [https://jobs.virginia.edu/i/us/en/home].
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029 [http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029]
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment [https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity].
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma with some college coursework and have earned a B or better in the course they intend to tutor. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required.
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