Are you interested in working at the Center for Learning Resources? Please see the descriptions of each of the positions offered within the CLR for more information about how to apply to become part of our team.
Reception Staff
Students who qualify for the federal work-study program may join the CLR team as a receptionist. The general duties of the receptionist include greeting all students who come to the CLR, helping students to log in to our tutoring center software, and assisting the administrative staff with general clerical tasks on an as-needed basis. Students may contact the Financial Aid Office if they are unsure whether they qualify for the federal work-study program.
Reception staff candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position.
If you are interested in becoming a receptionist, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. Any questions regarding available receptionist positions may be sent to Ms. Malewicki at DMalewicki@newhaven.edu.
Undergraduate Peer Tutors
Undergraduate peer tutors must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA and As in the courses they would like to support. Tutor candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Transfer students might also be asked to provide a transcript from their previous institution. Generally, students must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year to be considered as a tutor candidate and must agree to a minimum of a one-year commitment.
All peer tutors must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.
Currently, positions are available for the following subjects:
- Accounting (Note: You must be able to support junior and possibly senior level classes.)
- EAS/Engineering (Note: This is ideally for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering majors.)
Graduate Peer Tutors
Graduate peer tutors must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA and As in the courses they would like to support. Graduate tutors may also apply to support courses from their undergraduate career. Tutor candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Graduate tutors must also submit a transcript from their undergraduate institution if they wish to support courses taken at another institution. Graduate peer tutors are asked to make a minimum of a two to three trimester commitment. Graduate peer tutors are not hired as teaching assistants, so they do not receive tuition benefits.
All peer tutors must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.
Currently, positions are available for the following subjects:
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Computer Science/Electrical Engineering
If you are interested in tutoring in one of these areas, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. If you have any questioned regarding this position, please feel free to contact the Peer Tutoring Program Coordinator at Grad-PeerTutoring@NewHaven.edu.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Graduate teaching assistants (TAs) must have earned a 3.4 cumulative GPA as an undergraduate student. TAs must plan not to graduate before April 2014. TA candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, application form, and availability form to the CLR in order to be considered for a position. A letter of recommendation is also required from a faculty member who can attest to the candidate's skills in the area they would like to tutor. Graduate TAs must also submit a transcript from their undergraduate institution. Please see the job descriptions below for the teaching assistantships available at this time.
All TAs must undergo approximately 11 hours of training prior to the start of the term or during the first few weeks of the term, dependent on his/her hiring date. Training will be paid at the normal hourly rate and will help the tutor to prepare for their work at the CLR by reviewing how to conduct a tutoring session and how to help all the diverse students the CLR serves. The CLR's training curriculum has been approved by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), so all tutors who complete the training and minimum number of contact tutoring hours will be eligible to be certified as a Level 1 Tutor, which is internationally-recognized. Preterm meetings are held at the beginning of each term and are required for employment.
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Teaching Assistant for the Math Lab: Open to international or domestic graduate students who can make a minimum commitment of three trimesters, preferably five, staring in spring 2013. The Math, Science, and Business Lab tutor in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) meets with students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to provide learning assistance in mathematics (fundamentals through calculus II) and possible additional support in one or more of the following subjects: accounting, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, engineering, management, music, psychology, public management, physics, and/or quantitative analysis. Good teaching and communication skills are essential. Other responsibilities include monitoring the Math Lab (Library 113/114) facilities, keeping records of student use, keeping students updated on CLR policies and procedures, reporting any problems to the CLR administration, and additional duties as needed. Tutors must learn and utilize AccuTrac®, an online scheduling and reporting software, in which training is provided. Adherence to a weekly schedule running through the end of undergraduate final exams is essential. Tutors also must be available to work at least one weeknight and one weekend shift or two weeknights until 10 PM each term. Applicants should submit their availability with their application and must include a recommendation from a faculty member in the subject(s) to be tutored. The letter may come from a professor from the applicant’s undergraduate university. Please note that all candidates will be tested on their working knowledge of mathematics, and chemistry and physics if applicable, at the time of the interview. Candidates may not use notes, a textbook, or a calculator to answer the questions. Only applicants who can commit to three or more trimesters will be considered. This position is open to domestic students and international students with a strong proficiency in English.
Teaching Assistant for the Computer Lab: The Computer Lab graduate assistant in the Center for Learning Resources (CLR) primarily monitors the Computer Lab (Library 120). Responsibilities include: answering student questions and instructing students on internet applications and installed software, including, but not limited to, Blackboard, Tegrity, the latest versions of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel in business applications), and other textbook accompaniments. Knowledge of Adobe software (particularly Photoshop), MyMathLab.com, SPSS, MiniTab, and/or PHStat would be useful. The graduate assistant is also responsible for a substantial amount of data entry, so applicants should be proficient typists in both speed and accuracy. This person trains to become a system administrator in AccuTrac®, an online scheduling and reporting software, and provides individual and group training sessions for CLR staff on an ongoing basis. The assistant provides substantial support for AccuTrac® online scheduling and reporting software, including helping students schedule and modify appointments with tutors. The assistant records and enters data on use of CLR facilities, keeps students updated on CLR policies and procedures, reports any problems to the CLR administration, and engages in other assigned duties as needed. Department run training in this software prior to the person’s start date is required, as is an early arrival for CRLA training to become eligible to earn a tutoring certification. Applicants should exhibit good communication, management, and teaching skills and be a friendly and enthusiastic team player. Adherence to a weekly schedule that runs through the conclusion of undergraduate final exams is essential. The assistant may be asked to update and help maintain the CLR website, tutor in a subject beyond computers, and/or engage in other tasks to support the CLR administrators as time permits.If you are interested in a teaching assistantship, please submit the documentation listed above to Ms. Debbie Malewicki in the CLR. Any questions regarding available teaching assistantships may be sent to Ms. Malewicki at DMalewicki@newhaven.edu.
Professional Tutors
Professional tutors must have earned a masters degree or higher within their professional field and possess university-level teaching experience. More information on openings and how to apply can be found here. When applying, please include the professional tutor application form and availability form.
Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. The pay rate for new professional tutors is $25 per hour.
