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The Basics:
The Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) is hiring for the 2012-13 academic year! GUTS invites UW-Madison students to apply to become a member of our dynamic, diverse staff committed to helping students with their academic needs.
GUTS has served students on the UW-Madison campus since 1974 by facilitating free, volunteer tutoring services in academic subjects, conversational English and foreign languages, and study skills. GUTS offers a professional, fun environment in which to develop skills in organization, marketing and outreach, leadership, and student services.
General Responsibilities:
Responsibilities vary by position within GUTS, but generally include program and committee work to serve the GUTS mission of providing tutoring and tutoring services. Staff members are expected to attend weekly meetings and keep regular office hours.
Qualifications and skills:
GUTS staff must be self-motivated and enthusiastic to work in a team of students to provide services to other students. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities and attention to details, leadership experience, and effective interpersonal skills. The ability to work in a diverse environment and with international students is essential. In addition, good computer skills, including familiarity with database and spreadsheet management, experience in graphic, multimedia, and web design, and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Design software, is a plus. Backgrounds in marketing and outreach, graphic and web design, education, and student services are highly desired.
How to apply:
Download the position description below. Decide what positions interest you. You may apply for more than one position by indicating your preferences for available positions in your cover letter. Put together a 1-page resume, a detailed cover letter explaining your qualifications and specific interest in GUTS programs, and two references, and either e-mail these to gutshiring@gmail.com or drop them by the GUTS office.
The application deadline is March 26th!
Thinking about applying but want to know more first? Come to one of our two Info Sessions:
Tuesday, March 6 from 6:00-7:00, SAC 4204 (Caucus Room)
Wednesday, March 14 from 5:00-6:00, SAC 4204 (Caucus Room)
Available Positions
Give-and-Take & Foreign Language Learners Coordinator
**We do not hire paid tutors. All our tutors, conversation partners, and advisors are amazing, kind volunteers willing to help their peers for free!
Our Hiring Policy:
Applicants should be committed to the ideals of a diverse and equitable work place, to collaborative leadership and decision making, and to helping GUTS participate in UW-Madison’s vision for a diverse, accessible, and welcoming campus through the delivery and management of GUTS services. GUTS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. People of color, women, lesbian, gays, bisexuals, transgendered people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Student status required for employment.
For our full Hiring Policy click here.
