Mathskeller Undergraduate Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleMathskeller Undergraduate AssistantRequisition NumberDU14549Department Name8E080:MathematicsWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$13.00/hourType of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationMust be a current University of Kentucky student.Required Related ExperienceOne-on-one tutoring experience is preferredRequired License/Registration/CertificationN/APhysical RequirementsN/AShiftEach UA position requires maintaining regular hours assigned at the start of the semester based on each UA’s schedule.Job SummaryUndergraduate 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 / AbilitiesAt 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? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBefore 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 Apply06/30/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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