Looking for a GREAT part-time (or even full-time!) job? Earn $18+ an hour tutoring for the SAT or MCAT!
Infiniva, a leading test preparation and academic subject tutoring firm (and the leading and a rapidly expanding SAT private tutoring company in the area) based in Buffalo, NY, is seeking dynamic individuals with very high scores on the SAT or MCAT who are looking for flexible, rewarding part-time (or even full-time!) work to serve as test preparation tutors in the summer and beyond.
SAT
• Qualified candidates will have achieved a 720+ on EITHER the Verbal/Critical Reading section OR the Math section of the SAT.
• Verbal tutors should also have excellent grammar and writing skills (which may be demonstrated by a 720+ on the SAT II: Writing or new SAT Writing section).
• We are seeking tutors for either the verbal sections (which include Critical Reading and Writing) or the Math section of the new SAT, but candidates with proficiency in ALL of the sections (with a 1450+ composite on the old SAT or 2150+ on the new SAT) are preferred and strongly encouraged to apply.
• Tutors will start at $18 per hour.
• Candidates should have at least 14-20 hours free to tutor per week, including at least two or three weekdays after 3:30 pm and some time on the weekends.
• Tutors will start in about August after the paid training in April through July. The paid training is long and intensive and will require at least 14 hours per week, primarily on Saturday AND Sunday (about 6-8 hours per day) and possibly on one or two weeknights per week (2 to 4 hours per night). Candidates MUST be able to attend the entire training in April through July in order to be certified and work as tutors.
• Good tutors will generally work about 15-30+ hours per week.
MCAT
• Qualified candidates will have achieved at least a 12-13 on the Physical Sciences section (which involves physics and chemistry) or the Biological Sciences section (which involves biology and organic chemistry) OR a 13+ on the Verbal Reasoning section (or be able to demonstrate such a score on a diagnostic exam).
• Medical or graduate students are preferred.
• Candidates should have at least 10-12 hours free to tutor per week.
• Tutors will start at $18.50 per hour.
• Tutors will probably start in June after the paid training.
• Good tutors will generally work about 8-16 hours per week.
Other requirements
• Ideal candidates will have good communication and interpersonal skills, a gregarious and caring manner, and an affinity to teaching/tutoring.
• Prior tutoring experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with access to reliable transportation strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be reliable and responsible and MUST be able to commit to tutor for at least a year (through July 2009) (although we would love to have a great tutor stay for years and grow with the company).
Other information
• Hours will vary, depending on demand and seasonal variations. Students prepare for the SAT and we are busy year-round, although the months of June and December are traditionally less busy months.
• Full-time positions with benefits available.
• Bonuses and raises may be given for excellent results.
• Some travel may be necessary.
• Paid training.
• Set your own hours and locations.
• Benefits including health insurance and course discounts available.
• Great career advancement and growth potential and opportunities within this young and rapidly growing company for full-time employees who are willing to commit to the position and company.
Please call 716-250-2715 or e-mail your cover letter and resume (with test scores) to darren@infiniva.com TODAY to apply.
If you’re seeking a flexible, part-time job (or even a full-time job!) with GREAT pay, and you love helping others succeed academically and want to work for the local test preparation company with the highest standards and THE best track record with its students, apply NOW. You MUST include any and all applicable test scores (including all subscores)!! APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT TEST SCORES WILL RECEIVE VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, CONSIDERATION.
Application deadline is April 14, 2008.
The Office of the Provost currently has one vacancy for the position of Student Assistant.
The duties and responsibilities of the student assistant include phone coverage for the Office of the Provost, transferring calls as appropriate; filing; photocopying; scanning files; occasional use of the internet for special projects; assisting with preparation and cleanup of meetings; stocking the kitchen and supply areas.
We are looking for an individual who would be available to work over breaks and during the summer months as well as during the academic year. During the academic year, the student assistant hours are generally 10 – 15 hours per week.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reply with your resume and availability to Tracey Murphy, Assistant to the Provost via e-mail at thmurphy@buffalo.edu.
Sponsored Projects Services is looking for an undergraduate student, preferably a freshman, who is available to work Part/Full time (20-40 hrs/ wk) during the summer/breaks, and Part time (14-20 hrs/wk) during the academic year. Job duties would include: filing, correspondence, various clerical duties, data entry, etc. We are looking for someone with a good knowledge in Excel and Word as well as accurate typing skills. If you are interested, please e-mail resumes to Kimberly Burns at KBurns@business.buffalo.edu.
This summer, 200 interns will participate in the Everett Program to help further the mission of over 65 non-profit organizations in Washington, DC and New York City. This paid ($280/week), 10-week summer internship is perfect for students of all degree interests as there are a variety of positions available.
Deadlines are fast approaching— now is the time to inform your students about this opportunity! All details, including exact deadline dates and application instructions, can be found on our website at: www.everettinternships.org.
A sampling of the organizations that participate in the Everett Internship Program:
Alliance for Justice
Child Welfare League of America
Co-op America
Human Rights Watch
International Center for Journalists
Legal Momentum
Natural Resources Defense Council
National Women’s Health Network
Teach for America
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Public Citizen
Urban Justice Center
…and many more!
The University Honors College is looking for Tour Guides for the Spring 2008 semester. If you would like to share your knowledge of UB and your enthusiasm for the Honors College please send your class schedule to Erik D’Aquino in the Honors Office. Tours are given at times between 10am and noon on Mondays through Fridays.
Tours consist of the Academic Spine and the Governors Residence Complex. There will be training sessions that will be able to prepare you for giving tours.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage all students that are interested to apply; even if you do not reside within the Governors Residence Complex, so all students regardless of whether you live in Governors, Ellicott, or off campus can give tours.
If you have any questions please contact Erik D’Aquino by phone (645-7981), email (edaquino@buffalo.edu), or you can stop and see him in 214 Talbert Hall. When you contact Erik, please also include a copy of your schedule. Thank you.
New Student Programs is looking for students who are motivated and excited about UB that would enjoy welcoming new students and their families to the UB community. During New Student Orientation (July 7 – August 1, 2007), the Orientation Aides play an integral role by serving as mentors and sharing their experiences as successful students. In addition, they work closely with faculty and staff on campus to implement orientation.
They offer paid employment for New Student Orientation Aides with several other benefits. The details, application, and important dates are posted on our website at http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/nsp/experience.shtml.
In addition, there are Parent Orientation Aide positions available. For more information, please contact Toby Shapiro at 645-6125 or tshapiro@buffalo.edu.
The Honors College is looking to fill a Workstudy student position within the office. Responsibilities include answering the phone, making appointments, welcoming guests to the Honors College, filing, sorting and other light administrative responsibilities. Ideally the student would be able to work from 11 am to 2 pm each day or as much of that time as possible. If you are interested please email Chris Mast at cmast@buffalo.edu and express your interest in the position.
Residence Life has begun the process of hiring Resident Assistants and Academic Assistants for next year. These are opportunities that many of our Honors Students have chose to participate in.
Go to http://reslife.urh.buffalo.edu/RASelection/index.htm for more information on the positions, information sessions, and how to apply.
Good luck!!
Web Interface Design Assistant
Creative Services, University at Buffalo
Creative services is a highly creative, environment that is charged with UB’s marketing (both print and web) We are responsible for conceptualizing and implementing innovative approaches to web communications. We work in a team environment to create and maintain the official UB Internet entry page (www.buffalo.edu), UB’s Intranet Portal, MyUB (myub.buffalo.edu), and many other challenging, cutting-edge projects. We have an opportunity to showcase our university—its mission, its messages, and its people—to each e-visitor, while at the same time helping that visitor achieve the specific purpose of his or her contact with UB.
Our work has been nationally recognized and discussed at such conferences as Internet world and How. The MyUB project has been recognized by IBM as a best practice and all our work has won numerous awards including the Grand Gold in New Media by the Council for the Support and Advancement of Education (CASE).
We are looking for highly motivated, creative students to work up to 20 hours a week.
Main responsibilities include:
Working with Web Interface Designer and Web Applications Programmer in creating and maintaining web sites
Image manipulation and creation.
Qualifications Skills:
Expertise with website creation and design.
HTML hand-coding and CSS experience essential
UNIX/Linux command line experience
Experience with developing CSS templates
Experience with developing cross-browser code
Experience with PhotoShop and image manipulation
an illustration package a plus
System Platforms:
Macintosh (primary), Windows, Unix.
Other:
Interest or background in multimedia and internet resources
Desire to learn and explore new and existing technologies
Enthusiastic team player
An eye for detail
At least one year experience (formal or informal) in creating and/or maintaining websites
To apply, fill out the online application at http://www.buffalo.edu/webteam/.
Deadline for applications is October 15, 2007
