Frank Business Communication Center Tutor

POSITION SPECIFIC SUMMARY:

The Frank Business Communication Center is seeking a tutor for communication assignments in the Tippie College of Business. The tutor will primarily assist the Dean's office faculty by providing quality academic support to students seeking help with their writing and presentation assignments. This support will allow faculty to better focus on their university duties. This tutoring opportunity will not only allow individuals to support the Dean's office, but also to expand computer proficiency, hone technical skills, and enhance communication skills. A tutor should demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality as well as a pleasant public demeanor. Fall semester position 08/25/25 - 12/19/25 with opportunity to continue in later semesters.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND SPECIFIC JOB TASKS

• Provide guidance on how to revise and edit assignments
• Format documents
• Meet clients one-on-one or in small groups for tutor appointments in 30-minute intervals

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

* Dependable, independent worker, customer service experience and high level of attention to detail are also required.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English that demonstrate a command of language and grammar, the ability to write for a specific audience, and basic slide design principles.

* Computer Skills: Microsoft Office: Email and calendaring (Outlook), word processing (Word), Presentations and slides (PowerPoint), and spreadsheets and tables (Excel).

Work Schedule & Pay Rate

* Five hours per week

* Flexible between 10am-5pm Monday-Friday. Thursday and Friday availability preferred.

P Pay rate: $20/hour

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa (https://hr.uiowa.edu/employee-well-being/workplace-flexibility) and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.