Spanish Tutor

OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE: Spanish TutorLOCATION: St. Paul CampusPAY RATE: 16.50

JOB SUMMARY:

Tutoring sessions are expected to begin Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.

The primary responsibility of the Spanish Tutor is to provide academic support to students under the supervision of a faculty supervisor. Tutors offer both individual and group tutoring sessions focused on strengthening students understanding of Spanish language, grammar, translation, cultures, and course content. Tutors may also assist faculty with classroom-related support and instructional activities, as needed. In addition, tutors maintain a regular weekly schedule to provide tutoring assistance during designated walk-in hours.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Provide individualized tutoring support to students with varying levels of Spanish proficiency
• Assist with handouts, writing, and speaking assignments
• Reinforce grammar, vocabulary, translation, and reading comprehension skills
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and supportive learning environment
• Communicate clearly and patiently with students during tutoring sessions
• Assist students with homework assignments and exam preparation
• Participate in tutor orientation and training sessions
• Track and report the number of students, courses, and topics covered
• Remain up-to-date on department information, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Available to work 4-6 hours per week
• Solid understanding of Spanish
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated desire and ability to support student learning and academic success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish
• Self-motivated, responsible, organized, and attentive to detail
• Reliable and able to complete responsibilities with minimal supervision

WHEN APPLYING:

Please record a short video responding to the questions below:

In Spanish, introduce yourself by sharing:a. Your nameb. Your majorc. Your experience with the Spanish language and why you are interested in working with us In English, share an example of a stressful situation you experienced at work and how you handled it.

Please remember to attach your video or video link to your application. We look forward to learning more about you!

Questions? Please contact Dr. Shirley Kramer at niet1392@stthomas.edu

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for student employment, St. Thomas students must be degree seeking at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Students must be actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit. For further information on eligibility please see the Student Employee Toolkit on One StThomas.

The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.