Find Your Function at the SMART Center!
Why Join the SMART Team?
Strengthen Your Skills
Strengthen your knowledge and skill set by helping others deepen their understanding.
Build Connections
Join a collaborative, supportive team on campus and find your people along the way!
Make an Impact
Help your fellow Ospreys find their wings and soar toward success!
What is a Tutor's Operation?
Being a SMART Center tutor is about more than knowing how to solve a problem. It is about helping others build the confidence, skills, and understanding to solve problems on their own.
As a SMART Center tutor, you will support fellow Ospreys in mathematics, statistics, and other quantitative courses by providing personalized academic assistance that meets students where they are. You will help students navigate challenging concepts, develop problem-solving strategies, and become more independent learners.
Working alongside a dedicated team, you will help foster a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, exploring ideas, and strengthening their understanding. SMART Center tutors are expected to be positive, self-motivated, and approachable individuals who demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and a genuine commitment to student success.
Ultimately, your role is not simply to help students find the right answer, but to empower them with the tools and confidence to succeed long after they leave the SMART Center.
What You Will Do
- Support Student Learning: Guide students through challenging concepts, homework questions, and exam preparation using collaborative, student-centered tutoring strategies.
- Build Student Confidence: Encourage students to engage in independent thinking, active problem-solving, and effective study habits rather than simply providing answers.
- Create Connections: Foster a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and seeking support.
- Grow Professionally: Participate in tutor training and further professional development leading to internationally recognized certification through the College Learning & Reading Association as well as ongoing opportunities to strengthen your communication, leadership, and tutoring skills.
- Support SMART Initiatives: Depending on your assignment, assist with academic initiatives such as PASS sessions, exam reviews, reassessment, and other student-success programs.
The Right Formula for Success
You don't have to be a math genius to be a great tutor! We are looking for students who are knowledgeable, dependable, and passionate about helping others succeed.
Academic Qualifications
- Be a currently enrolled UNF student, subject to applicable student-employment eligibility requirements.
- Have a GPA of at least a 3.0 across all mathematics and statistics courses.
- Successfully complete Calculus II (or equivalent college-level mathematics).
- Successfully complete at least one college-level statistics course.
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of both mathematics and statistics.*
*Applicants chosen for an interview will be given an assessment covering topics from Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Introductory Statistics. A passing score is required to be considered for hiring.
Qualities We Value
- Communication: The ability to explain mathematical concepts clearly and adapt your approach to different students.
- Patience: A willingness to meet students where they are and support their individual learning journeys.
- Composure: A calm, solutions-oriented demeanor that defuses student frustration and maintains focus during high-stress times.
- Reliability: Professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to your responsibilities.
- Collaboration: A team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive working environment.
- Growth Mindset: Openness to feedback, continuous learning, and developing your skills as a tutor.