Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant

Job Title
Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14549

Department Name
8E080:Mathematics

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
$13.00/hour

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Must be a current University of Kentucky student.

Required Related Experience

One-on-one tutoring experience is preferred

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

N/A

Shift

Each UA position requires maintaining regular hours assigned at the start of the semester based on each UA’s schedule.

Job Summary

Undergraduate Assistants (UAs) will keep 6 regular hours of work per week tutoring in the Mathskeller. This will be divided into several shifts. The UA is expected to both help tutor courses as well as help operate the Mathskeller alongside TA’s. Additional hours are assigned during exam weeks and events. Some UAs may hold a 3-hour work week based on need.

Deadline to Apply: June 30th. We will consider submissions past the deadline if there are still open positions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

At the Mathskeller, we emphasize patience, intuition, collaboration, and the Socratic method. UAs are expected to engage with students as they enter and be willing to answer questions from a wide variety of lower-level mathematics courses. UAs who can answer problems while providing insight into the big picture of the class are preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Before working, UAs should have completed two semesters of Calculus or equivalent with grades of A or B. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required, and applicants must have Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status. Students who have previously worked with tutoring or math education are preferred.

Deadline to Apply
09/01/2026

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