BOLD Tutoring provides academic support for all students of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. These services are supported by the BOLD Center located in the Engineering Center (ECCE 100). Student staff, who provide direct assistance and creative programming, are supervised and trained by full-time, professional BOLD staff.

Job Responsibilities

  • Tutoring and Programming - Assist students with problem sets, papers, and other subject-related coursework. Discuss difficult concepts and provide new approaches to understanding them.
  • Training and Support - Participate in manadatory training, bi-weekly tutor meetings, peer observations, and meetings with Lead Tutor and Supervisor.
  • Administrative Responsibilities - Responding to emails, maintaining tutoring spaces, follow through on requests, assist with recruitment, maintain confidentiality and objectivity in tutoring work, and seek feedback on performance.
  • Tutoring Preparation - Increase subject knowledge area, prepare materials, participate in tutoring activities, and offer pre-exam reviews.

Pay

This is a Student Hourly I position with a set pay rate of $16.00 an hour, and no additional benefits other than pro-rated sick leave. 

Terms of Employment

  • Expected to work 7-10 hours per week during the duration of employment. 
  • The Tutor is expected to follow BOLD Tutoring expectations, policies, and procedures during all work shifts.
  • The Tutor is expected to work during some evenings, weekends based on scheduling needs. A somewhat flexible schedule is required to accommodate workshops. 
  • Continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory job performance evaluation by the supervisor.

Qualifications

  • University full-time undergraduate or graduate student 
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with special attention paid to grades B+ or higher in applicable tutoring subjects 
  • Must have sophomore, junior, senior or graduate-level status 
  • Have successfully completed at least one semester of graduate or undergraduate coursework at the CU-Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science 
  • Demonstrated excellence in lower division courses relevant to tutoring discipline 
  • Strong subject-based knowledge of either: 
    • Math or other math-based classes (e.g. physics, statistics, engineering, computer science) 
    • Life sciences (e.g. biology and Chemistry) 
  • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities

How to Apply

In order to apply for an BOLD Tutoring Center -  Tutor position, complete the BOLD Tutor Application Form. Letters and resumes will be reviewed when applications are open.

Application Deadlines

Applications are currently being accepted.