Employment
Current Available Positions
SARC is looking for diverse, enthusiastic, dedicated, and hardworking students who enjoy helping fellow UCF students succeed academically and who can contribute to our programs and services with their unique skills and abilities.
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is hiring Peer Tutors for Spring 2024.
Full Job Description: Click Here
Priority Application Deadline: November 12th, 2023
What is Peer Tutoring at SARC?
Peer tutoring is an academic support program utilizing peer-assisted study sessions to help students with historically difficult courses. Peer tutoring is free for undergraduate UCF students enrolled in STEM, Spanish, or business courses. During peer tutoring sessions, students work together with other classmates to compare notes, discuss readings, ask questions, develop organizational tools, engage with the material, and prepare for examinations. SARC tutorial services are internationally certified through the College Reading and Learning Association. SARC provides tutoring at TCH 117 and CECS.
Peer Tutor Responsibilities:
- Lead a minimum of 7 hours of tutorial time per week for a specific course including 4 hours of group tutoring and 2 hours of one-on-one tutoring.
- Communicate with course professors to discuss material being covered in tutoring, inform them of SARC services, and promote SARC peer tutoring.
- Attend and participate in monthly peer tutor training sessions and other meetings as requested.
- Create study handouts for students, present test reviews, and participate in SARC events.
- Complete CRLA Portfolio and provide supplements to any previous submissions based on the department’s certification level.
- Other duties as assigned.
Please note that during Spring 2024, all peer tutors are expected to host tutoring sessions in person. Tutors may be given the option to host one weekly online session from home. Please contact Katie Adams at katie.adams@ucf.edu if you have questions.
For more information about the benefits and requirements of the position, please download the full job description under “Position Descriptions.”
Criteria Needed to Apply
- An “A” grade in the course you intend to tutor.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
- A good recommendation from a UCF faculty member, preferably the instructor who taught the course of interest. The Tutoring Faculty Reference Form is available here.
- Willing to commit at least six (6) hours per week
- Able to attend the PAID mandatory, in-person training session on January 4th and 5th, as well as required training meetings throughout the semester.
- Must have a reliable internet connection.
- Can commit at least a full semester, with preference given to those who are available for at least 1 year.
How to Apply:
Please complete the Peer Tutor Application for Spring 2024. The application has several sections that you will need to prepare before submitting your application.
- Prepare a resume and cover letter. Save them as one file and attach them to your application when prompted. Applications submitted without cover letters and/or resumes will not be considered.
- Provide 3 professional references. At least one of these should be a UCF faculty member, preferably the professor with whom you took the class you intend to tutor. This professor must complete the Tutor Faculty Reference Form. Please note that this is NOT a letter of recommendation—it is much shorter. The other two references do NOT need to complete this form.
If you are offered an interview, a SARC staff member will contact you via email.
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is looking to hire Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders for Fall 2023.
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 9th, 2023
What is Supplemental Instruction?
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support program utilizing peer-assisted study sessions to help students succeed in historically difficult courses. SI sessions are an opportunity for students to work together with other classmates to compare notes, discuss readings, ask questions, develop organizational tools, and prepare for examinations.
SI Leader Responsibilities
· Conduct 4 50-minute SI sessions per week using the SI model
· Attend and take notes in the SI-supported class
· Attend and contribute to all trainings and meetings
· Maintain attendance records and prepare for SI sessions
· Implement suggestions from SI supervisors
· Other duties as assigned
Please note that all SI Leaders are expected to attend meetings, attend class, and host at least one SI session in-person. Each SI Leader will also host a minimum of one weekly online session from home. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the SI Coordinator at Erika.Staiger@ucf.edu
For more information about Supplemental Instruction, please view the complete position description.
Criteria Needed to Apply
· Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2+ and an “A” grade in the course for which you wish to be an SI Leader
· Able to attend the mandatory in-person training session at the beginning of the semester (August 17th-18th) and weekly meetings
· Willing to commit 10 hours (11-15 in summer) per week for 15 weeks per semester (6-12 weeks for summer term)
· Must be able to attend the full course lecture for at least one section of the course for which you are applying. SI Leaders supporting classes without live lectures will be required to view any lecture recordings or course modules offered in place of lectures
· Must have a reliable internet connection
· Preference will be given to those who are available for at least 1 year and those who are willing to limit their schedule to 12-15 credit hours per semester (although these are not mandatory)
How to Apply: Please complete our online application. The application has several components that you will need to prepare before submitting your application:
· Prepare a resume and cover letter. Save them as one file and attach them to your application when prompted. Applications submitted without cover letters and/or resumes will not be considered.
· Provide 3 professional references. At least one should be a UCF faculty member, ideally the professor with whom you took the class you are applying to support. This professor also needs to complete our Faculty Reference Form, where they will be asked to tell us a little about your performance in their class and why they think you would be a good SI Leader. Please note that this is NOT a letter of recommendation—it is much shorter. The other two references do NOT need to complete this form. No letters of recommendation are required for this position—only the survey and references.
If you are offered an interview, a SARC staff member will contact you via email.
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is looking to hire an ACE & Outreach Graduate Assistant.
The ACE & Outreach Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 20-hour per week position reporting to the ACE & Outreach Programs Coordinator at SARC. The GA will assist the Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of Academic Coaching and Outreach services at SARC. This position comes with a full tuition waiver. Please see the position description for more information on duties and responsibilities.
The deadline for the position listed above is Sunday, March 26th at 11:59 p.m.
To apply, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the application.
- Include 3 valid references within the Employee Application including their contact information.
- Attach a professional resume and cover letter as one document.
- Answer all questions completely and accurately within the employment application and submit by the deadline.
Please see the job description posted at the top right of this page for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Johnson at jessica.johnson@ucf.edu.
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is looking to hire a Peer Tutoring Graduate Assistant.
The Tutoring Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 20-hour per week position reporting to the Coordinator of Tutorial Services at SARC. The GA will assist the coordinator in the day to day operations of SARC group and individualized tutoring at SARC. This position comes with a full tuition waiver. Please see the position description for more information on duties and responsibilities.
The deadline for the position listed above is Sunday, March 26th at 11:59 p.m.
To apply, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the application.
- Include 3 valid references within the Employee Application including their contact information.
- Attach an updated, professional resume and cover letter as one document. Making sure the cover letter addresses the following questions:
- What experiences do you have that relate to this position?
- Describe your philosophy in working with college students in the area of academic success.
- Describe any experience you have working in academic settings.
- What do you expect to gain through employment with SARC in this position?
- Answer all questions completely and accurately within the employment application and submit by the deadline.
Please see the job description posted at the top right of this page for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Adams at katie.adams@ucf.edu.
The SARC Technology Assistant develops and implements methods to use technology to enhance and facilitate the department goal of delivering quality academic support services online. This includes live-streaming SARC programs and events, providing training and technical assistance to SARC professional and student staff, acting as webmaster, providing technical support for online and hybrid sessions, and providing solutions to improve the delivery of SARC’s online services. To review the details of this position and the minimum criteria to apply, please see the Position Description.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
To apply for this position please complete the Technology Assistant Application and include the following information:
- A professional resume and cover letter saved as one file and attached to your application. Applications submitted without cover letters and/or resumes will not be considered.
- Three valid references, preferably from a professor or supervisor, with contact information.
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is looking to hire Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders for Fall 2022.
The Supplemental Instruction Graduate Assistant (GA) is a 20-hour per week position reporting to the Supplemental Instruction Coordinator at SARC. The GA will assist the Coordinator in the day-to-day operations of SARC Supplemental Instruction Services at SARC. This position comes with a full tuition waiver. Please see the position description for more information on duties and responsibilities.
The deadline for the position listed above is Sunday, October 16 at 11:59 PM.
To apply, please complete the following steps:
- Complete the application.
- Include 3 valid references within the Employee Application including their contact information.
- Attach a professional resume and cover letter as one document.
- Answer all questions completely and accurately within the employment application and submit by the deadline.
Please see the job description posted at the top right of this page for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Staiger at Erika.Staiger@ucf.edu
ACE Academic Coach Deadline 07/10/2022
Full Job Description: Click Here
The Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is currently looking for qualified UCF graduate or undergraduate students to become an Academic Coach for the Academic Coaching and Engagement (ACE) Program. This program facilitates academic success among UCF students by providing ongoing one-on-one coaching
In the ACE Program, coaches will assist students with building college-level academic strategies using the below topics:
- Time management & organizational skills
- Learning styles and study skills
- Test prep & test-taking strategies
- Textbook reading & note-taking
- Memory & concentration
- Goal setting & motivation
- Wellness & stress management
- Online learning
- How to navigate Webcourses
- Understanding different course modalities (mixed-mode, online, video-enhanced, etc.)
Coaches will help students develop knowledge of campus resources and enhance their connection to the university by strengthening their support system on campus. You can learn more about ACE here.
Both undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to apply. To be considered for the academic coach position, please fill out the application here by Sunday, July 10th, 2022 by 11:59pm.