Work at the University Learning Center

Join our team of bright and engaged students and become part of a close community of learners and leaders!  The University Learning Center is staffed entirely by undergraduates, bringing free peer tutoring to anyone enrolled in the NYU courses we support.  With extensive hours and a variety of services all led by you, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on others while building your skills and thinking creatively.  Student success is our mission.  Join us to help yourself and others Achieve Excellence!

Join our Team

Information Assistants (IAs):

Information Assistants are the first point of contact for any student entering the ULC seeking assistance. IAs manage the flow of traffic at our two locations, matching students with an appropriate Learning Assistant and keeping track of learning sessions. They also provide students with information about other relevant workshops and programs provided by the ULC. Daily tasks include greeting students, data entry, answering phones, assisting with marketing efforts and social media, and general administrative duties.

Learning Assistants (LAs):

Learning Assistants are academic tutors. LAs work with peers in one-to-one sessions to help students become better learners, tackling difficult material with them or breaking down concepts to help students identify the source of their difficulties. LAs help clarify the material and offer their own perspectives on learning it. LAs must keep up with material in any class for which they tutor.

Additionally, Learning Assistants also design, develop, and/or lead a variety of workshops, group tutoring sessions, or review sessions.  Their portfolio may include:

• Peer Tutor (PT) Leaders: PT leaders are Learning Assistants whose duties include leading General Chemistry (or other science) PTs.
• Bio Bits Leaders:  Learning Assistants plan and lead mini-review sessions weekly, tracking the progress of the course.
• Organic Chemistry LA: Some Learning Assistants may be selected to attend the section of Organic Chemistry reserved for majors.
• Course specific support, which will include workshop development and leadership.
• English Language Support.
• Academic Coaching.

Summer Opportunities for Learning Assistants

In addition to the academic year roles and responsibilities for our Learning Assistants, some summer opportunities exist for current and new Learning Assistants.  All summer Learning Assistants also work during the academic year.

• ALI Summer Academy:  This is a 7-week English Language Intensive program for newly admitted undergraduates, with classes taught by faculty from the American Language Institute.  (For more information about the program, please click here.)  The ULC provides academic support to these students, offering individual conferences as well as leading group sessions and book clubs.  LAs are involved with the development of the workshops and support services offered in the summer, and must be able to function with a flexible schedule.  LAs must also be available on some Fridays for outings with the students.  Additional training hours are required to participate as an LA for the ALI Summer Academy. Please note that applications to join us with the ALI Summer Academy are due April 15.
  
• Summer ULC Hours:  The ULC is open two days a week (8-10 hours) for tutoring in the sciences, math, and economics, during summer sessions I and II.  These positions are only available to current Learning Assistants. 

All Learning Assistants must meet the same eligibility qualifications and go through the same hiring process, whether they are a humanities student or someone interested in leading a General Chemistry PT section. All LAs should be prepared to commit hours for walk-in tutoring, and will meet training and tutoring requirements to become ITPC certified (International Tutor Program Certification).