Join Our Team!
Apply to the Quantitative Skills Center for a great on-campus job! The QSC continuously accepts applications, so if we don’t have any openings immediately, we will hold onto your application and contact you when a position becomes available. Currently, we are accepting applications from students for autumn quarter PEER FACILITATOR, TUTOR POSITIONS and FRONT DESK COORDINATORS.
Required
Currently, we can only hire University of Washington students. Applications for specific positions can be found on the page for each position. We also require that you familiarize yourself with the purpose of the QSC via the website.
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Peer Facilitator
If you have an affinity for numbers and a passion for helping people in a classroom setting, this could be the job for you! The QSC is currently looking for peer facilitators in introductory Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics courses.
QSC Peer Facilitators help students, faculty and staff with quantitative processes within the classroom, which includes:
- Working with faculty to help support students within classes
- Helping with concepts related to quantitative classwork
- Discussion of appropriate quantitative/problem solving techniques for any given task or assignment
- Using questioning techniques to help students access their own learning
- Explanation of quantitative concepts, theories and formulas
- modeling of learning strategies and study skills
QSC Peer Facilitators are required to attend staff meetings and trainings to discuss techniques and improve skills. They work directly with faculty to help support students within a classroom setting. They may also be required to perform light clerical or educational outreach tasks such as answering routine questions and making class visits to advertise this program when time permits.
Minimum Requirements: A 3.0 in at least one introductory Biology, Chemistry, Math, or Physics course offered at UWB that you would be willing to peer facilitate. Candidates are also expected to familiarize themselves with the purpose of the QSC via our website.
Please apply here or visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/106892. Please upload the following with your application:
- A resume specific to the peer facilitator position
- A cover letter explaining how you heard about the position, how you would contribute to our goals, what courses you can peer facilitate, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
- Answers to the following:
- what is your major?
- how long would you like to work as a peer facilitator?
- all software and technologies you are comfortable using
- An unofficial copy of your transcript
- Bring to the interview: Two references’ contact information, one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor
Front Desk Coordinator
Are you friendly? Do you like to help out?
The Front Desk Coordinators are often the first person a new student meets when they come to the QSC. Therefore, Coordinators need to welcome clients into the Center, and maintain a positive, upbeat attitude, to help students feel comfortable and get the help they need. Additionally, Coordinators are expected to:
- Assist clients with sign-in procedures
- Manage, and explain to clients, the process of receiving assistance from a tutor
- Manage the resource checkout system
- Attend trainings
- Respond to inquiries regarding the Quantitative Skills Center services and workshops
- Operate office equipment, such as the phone, computer/word processor, and printers/copiers
- Perform related duties as required.
Please apply here or visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/72628. Please upload the following with your application:
- A resume specific to the coordinator position
- A cover letter, explaining how you heard about the position, what you would like to gain from working at the QSC, how you would contribute to our goals, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
- Answers to the following:
- what is your major?
- how long would you like to work at the QSC?
- all software and technologies you are comfortable using
- An unofficial copy of your transcript
- Bring to the interview: Two references’ contact information, one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor
QSC Tutor or CSS Tutor
If you have an affinity for numbers and a passion for helping people, this could be the job for you! The QSC is currently looking for tutors in ALL SUBJECTS. In particular we have known needs for Business, Climate Science, CSS, GIS, Math, Physics, and Statistics.
Quantitative Skills Center tutors help students, faculty and staff with any aspect of the quantitative process, which includes:
- help with the concepts related to a quantitative homework assignment
- discussion of appropriate quantitative/problem solving techniques for any given task or assignment
- support in the use of quantitative software such as Excel, SPSS, MATLAB, etc…
- assistance in the understanding and organization of data
- explanation of quantitative concepts, theories and formulas
- modeling of learning strategies and study skills
- help with interpreting or creating graphs or charts
QSC and CSS tutors are required to attend staff meetings and trainings to discuss techniques and improve skills. They may also be required to perform light clerical or educational outreach tasks such as answering routine questions and making class visits to advertise the QSC when time permits.
Minimum Requirements: A 3.0 in at least four quantitative courses offered at UWB that you would be willing to tutor. Candidates are also expected to familiarize themselves with the purpose of the QSC via our website. For CSS tutors, you should have at least successfully completed CSS 142, 143 and 342 before applying to be a CSS tutor.
Please apply here or visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/72630. Please upload the following with your application:
- A resume specific to the tutoring position
- A cover letter explaining how you heard about the position, how you would contribute to our goals, a list of quantitative courses you can tutor, and what experience you bring working with diverse students and staff
- Answers to the following:
- what is your major?
- how long would you like to work at the QSC?
- all software and technologies you are comfortable using
- An unofficial copy of your transcript
- Bring to the interview: Two references’ contact information, one from a college professor and one from a recent job/volunteer supervisor
Quotes from Employees
From Tutors:
“Working in the QSC is an amazing experience combined with learning, tutoring, and having fun doing math. Everyone here loves their job.”
“Working at the QSC is awesome! Every day you get to help people while strengthening your own academic skills.”
“All the staff are really nice and supportive of each other.”
“The great thing about working in the QSC is that you get satisfaction from seeing a student doing well or mastering the concept.”
“You don’t really know something until you can teach it to someone else.”
– Igor
“I love being surrounded by peers who share my love of math, science, and technology.”
“The best form of studying and remembering comes from helping others.”
“It’s great to share our knowledge while getting to know the students during our tutoring session.”
“The QSC is a great place to work. We get to be more involved in the UWB community.”
“You’re surrounded by people who are as eager to learn as you are.”
“Working in the QSC has enabled me to tutor students with various learning styles. As a future educator, this has been an invaluable experience.”
“Getting to work with a diverse group of people who enjoy helping others is very enriching.”
“Working in the QSC has been an experience that has helped me become a better person. Not only did I make connections with awesome staff, but I have learned a lot about what it is to be a tutor.”
“Working as a QSC tutor has been a great opportunity. I enjoy helping students and seeing happiness on their faces when they understand concepts.”
“Working at the QSC is a great experience since it builds a strong foundation to better prepare me for my major. This, while having great fun in an awesome work environment.”
– Amit
From Coordinators:
“Working here makes me feel more involved with UWB.”
“Tutors are always enthusiastic and can’t wait to help.”
“You meet everyone: your friends, your classmates, and even your professors.”
“As a coordinator, I really enjoy meeting new people everyday.”