LEP Tutor

InsideHigherEd is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated LEP Tutor to join our team. As a LEP Tutor, you will play a vital role in supporting students with their academic goals and providing them with the necessary tools and resources to succeed.

The Learning Effectiveness Program (LEP) at InsideHigherEd is a unique program that serves students who are neurodiverse learners. Our students require competent and skilled tutors to assist them in learning the academic and non-academic skills needed to be successful. As a LEP Tutor, you will work under the direction of the Tutoring Coordinator and LEP Associate Director to provide one-on-one support to students.

• Effectively tutor students in a one-on-one environment
• Assist students in becoming self-sufficient, independent learners
• Collaborate with LEP Academic Counselors to meet the learning needs of students
• Actively maintain and update Availability on Accudemia, our tutoring scheduling software
• Update appointment information (changes, cancellations, etc.) within 24 hours
• Help students clarify questions so they know why they were having trouble with the material
• Give students academic tips and tools they can use after they graduate from InsideHigherEd
• Help students think critically about the course material
• Help students explore new ways of learning
• Help students develop a growth mindset so that they don't feel 'stuck' with their learning methods
• Help students stay accountable before and during tutoring appointments
• Complete all Tutoring Assessments in a timely manner and clearly communicate what was covered in the session and the resulting outcomes
• Communicate via phone, email, or in-person on a consistent basis with the Tutoring Coordinator/Lead Tutor to update them with any questions, comments, or concerns they may have regarding LEP tutoring
• Keep schedule updated and actively communicate with Tutoring Coordinator, students, and Lead tutor regarding cancellations of appointments

• Ability to learn how to tutor students in a one-on-one environment
• Ability to implement principles of Universal Design for Learning when working with neurodiverse learners
• Ability to work with students who are experiencing anxiety and stress
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent and proactive communication skills
• Able to adapt tutoring behaviors based on best practices and LEP needs

• Graduate level student
• Prior tutoring experience
• Experience working with students from neurodiverse backgrounds

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. The hours for this position are flexible. Tutors can set their hours of availability but will only be paid for actual tutoring time. Tutor hours are dependent up on student appointment requests. There are other paid opportunities such as Prep time, Admin time, and time spent on professional development activities required by the Tutoring Coordinator.

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.