Be part of our team! You’ll be able to earn money and gain valuable work experience while helping other students. Most positions offer flexible work hours and opportunities to work remotely. You can combine more than one Sanger position for up to 20 hours per week. Please keep in mind that:
- Most of our jobs for the full academic year open in March and some in April.
- Jobs for the spring semester open in October/November.
- All of our positions are work-study eligible.
- Please note: If hired, you must complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification form, I-9, before your start date.
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Tutor
Tutors at Sanger Learning provide free one-to-one tutoring by appointment for many lower-division courses and drop-in tutoring for mathematics, physics, and chemistry. This challenging position offers flexible hours and the satisfaction of helping other students achieve their academic goals. View a complete list of courses tutored.
- Hours: Must be available eight hours a week; more hours possible based on demand.
- Starting rate: $14/hour
- Requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Tutors must be knowledgeable in the content of the courses they tutor (have earned a B or higher), have effective listening and communication skills, and respect differences in individuals and their academic backgrounds.
- Applicants must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and be available for at least 8 hours per week, with up to 19 hours possible if desired, based on demand.
- Deadline: Application closes at 11:59 pm on March 31st.
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Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders (Multiple disciplines)
A Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader is an undergraduate student assigned to a specific course and facilitates two to three identical 50-minute weekly sessions. SI Leaders attend the lectures of their assigned courses, plan and conduct their sessions using collaborative activities to combine course content with effective study strategies, and meet weekly as a group to collaborate on planning and troubleshooting their sessions. The Supplemental Instruction program is dedicated to being open to all students. This position and the program value those who can provide compassionate facilitation and leadership to their peers.
- Hours: 10 hours per week (3 hours attending class, 2 hours planning sessions, 2-3 hours facilitating identical SI Sessions, 1-hour cohort meeting, 2-hour admin task).
- Starting rate: $14/hour
- Requirements: Any full-time UT Austin student who has taken all prerequisite courses
- Preferences: Students who have received at least a B in the course they support (see here for a list of currently SI-supported courses).
- Deadline: Applications for multiple disciplines open from April 1 through April 21.
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Outreach and Communication Specialist
Outreach and Communication Specialists are trained and informed public speakers facilitating study skills and time management workshops for FIGs, classes, residence halls, and student organizations. They also assist the Sanger Learning Center by giving short informational presentations and contributing to marketing efforts at campus-wide events. This position features a weekly flexible schedule, valuable networking, and ongoing professional development. An ideal candidate will have sound communication skills, exceptional customer service, strong organizational skills, and a vested interest in helping students succeed on the 40 Acres. Pre-semester training is required, as are one-hour weekly meetings. Outreach and Communication Specialists (OCS) are the voice of the Sanger Learning Center across campus. View a list of workshops offered.
- Hours/Salary: Based on demand, 8-15 hours per week.
- Starting rate: $14/hour.
- Requirements: Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
- Deadline: Application closes at 11:59 pm on March 31st.
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Senior Outreach and Communication Specialist
Senior Outreach and Communication Specialists assist students in all aspects of speech preparation and rehearsal, including preparing speaker notes, using visual aids, and improving nonverbal and vocal delivery. They provide one-on-one and small group consultations in the Public Speaking Center, located in JES. Senior Outreach and Communication Specialists also fulfill requests to promote the Public Speaking Center for the Sanger Learning Center. Hiring priority is given to current student-educators, students with education experience, and students with experience speaking in public. Pre-semester training is required, as are one-hour weekly meetings.
- Hours/Salary: 8-15 hours per week
- Starting rate: $14/hour
- Requirements: Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours
- Deadline: Application closes at 11:59 pm on March 31st.
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Peer Academic Coach
Peer Academic Coaches take private appointments with any student interested in guidance on how to plan and study effectively for UT courses. They must respect differences in individual learners and academic backgrounds, plus have effective listening and collaboration skills. Coaching occurs in two formats: a) a long version in which coaches work with the same students weekly for the duration of the semester and b) a short version in which coaches post one-hour appointments on single topics to be claimed by interested students. Common appointment topics include preparing for tests, test-taking strategies, planning and time management, improving concentration, adapting to online courses, reading and note-taking efficiency, and motivation/procrastination. Professional learning specialists provide coach training on metacognitive learning techniques.
- Hours/Salary: 5-10 flexible weekly hours, based on demand.
- Starting rate: $14/hour.
- Requirements: Must be available in person from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays for weekly meetings and attend pre-service training on August 22, 2024. Must have been at UT for at least two semesters, plan to enroll as a full-time student, and interested in working for both fall and spring semesters.
- Deadline: Application closes at 11:59 pm on March 31st. Applicants will be reviewed regularly, so early submission is encouraged.
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Work-Study – Student Associate
Student Associates provide customer service support in our main office (open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and our Drop-In Tutoring Center (open Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). They must possess strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy environment. Student Associates act as the face of the Sanger Learning Center and must become familiar with Sanger services. They should also be able to assist with administrative projects during low traffic.
- Hours: Must be available 10-15 hours weekly.
- Starting Rate: $14/hour
- Requirements: Must have a work-study award from the Office of Financial Services and be a full-time student.
- Deadline: Application closes at 11:59 pm on March 31st.