Q: Do you hire graduate students?
A: Due to the mentoring components of our program, we are only hiring undergraduate students at this time. Please check with your academic department for similar employment opportunities.
Q: Is this a paid position?
A: Yes. New team members will be paid $9.00/hour.
Q: What classes can I tutor?
A: VARC offers tutoring in math, chemistry, physics, and engineering classes. Demand is highest for sophomore and freshman level courses.
Q: How many hours a week is required?
A: Team members select between 6-10 hours a week to work when they are not in class. Please see the application for further instructions.
Q: When can I submit an application?
A: Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but to be considered for the upcoming 2007-2008 school year, the priority deadline is Friday, April 6th by 4:00 pm.
Q: Can I be both a Peer Tutor and a Supplemental Instructor (SI)?
A: Yes. All team members will serve as Peer Tutors. Team members will be selected to facilitate SI sessions based upon student needs, interest, and availability.
Q: When will I be notified if I have received an interview?
A: We hope to get back to applicants by late Monday, April 14th for interviews happening later that week.
Q: Who can submit a letter of recommendation?
A: A faculty member, TA, or academic advisor that you have worked closely with may submit a recommendation form for you.
Q: Will training be provided?
A: Yes. There will be an Orientation/Welcome during the last week of class determined by everyone's schedules. Training will take place during the second week of class in the fall.
VARC's SI program targets the most difficult engineering courses with regularly scheduled, peer-administered group study sessions. SI Leaders currently lead these study sessions in the following courses: