Position Job Title: UCW Tutor

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)

Reports To: Executive Director – Academic Operations and Initiatives

Primary Purpose

UCW Tutors support student academic success by providing high-quality tutoring to a diverse, primarily international student body. Through individual or small group appointments, UCW Tutors facilitate understanding of course content, strengthen academic and critical thinking skills, and promote independent learning. The tutors contribute to UCW’s mission of providing accessible, student-centred support by fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

UCW Tutors work remotely (online) using Microsoft (MS) Teams (Teams); however, they may occasionally be required to tutor on campus.

Specific Responsibilities

Academic Support:

- Adaptable tutoring style that adjusts to student learning style, pace, and prior knowledge.

- Provide tutoring in assigned subject areas supporting student understanding of lectures, readings, and assignments without instructing or teaching class or lecture content.

Academic Skills Support:

- Support the development of key academic and study skills, including critical analysis, argument development, problem-solving, reading strategies, note taking, time management, and exam preparation.

- Refer students to UCW learning resources and support services, when appropriate.

Student Engagement & Inclusion:

- Foster and promote a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive learning setting that reflects UCW’s diverse student population.

- Encourage student confidence, persistence,



and academic independence.

Appointment Preparation & Administration:

- Review thoroughly course syllabi and materials to maintain an in-depth understanding of the subject matter.

- Maintain accurate appointment records and notes using identified UCW processes and systems.

- Review and update tutoring availability in MS Bookings (Bookings) regularly.

- Commit to Learning Commons operational policies and guidelines.

- Support Learning Commons programming, workshops, or outreach events.

Collaboration & Communication:

- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

- Collaborate with UCW faculty and staff, to identify students who might benefit from tutoring, to understand their specific needs, and to offer solutions to enhance their learning.

Professionalism & Ethics:

- Uphold UCW’s policies and guidelines at all times.

- Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Online / Hybrid Tutoring:

- Possess or have access to a computer with a secure and reliable internet connection to tutor students online and/or on-site.





- Deliver tutoring sessions through UCW-supported platforms (i.e., Teams).

Position Requirements

Competencies:

- Communicates clearly and effectively in English, adapting written and oral communications to meet learner needs, comprehension levels, and learning objectives.

- Demonstrates empathy, patience, and cultural awareness when supporting students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles.

- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to build positive tutoring relationships and create a supportive learning experience that encourages participation, confidence, and achievement.

- Maintains a high level of professionalism and dependability by being punctual, prepared, and consistent in meeting tutoring commitments.

- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education/Experience:

- Must be in good standing at UCW,

- Must have earned a final grade of A- or higher in the course(s) to be tutored,

- Submission of two references from UCW professors who can provide insights into your academic achievements and contributions,

- Currently enrolled in, or have successfully completed, a UCW undergraduate or graduate degree program.

o UCW undergraduate applicants will be enrolled in 3rd- and/or 4th-year courses,

- Advanced level skills in MS365 applications and other UCW course-specific software apps,

- Previous experience as a tutor, instructor, organizational or academic coach/mentor, especially working with international students is an asset.

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