The Academic Enhancement Center employs 100+ URI students as tutors, peer consultants, and receptionists across our three program areas. Students who work at the AEC gain professional experience working with others in a collaborative, dynamic academic setting centered on student learning, growth, and success. AEC student employees build skills in teaching, customer service, problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal communication. Upon hiring, the AEC provides on-the-job training, as well as continued professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
STEM & BUSINESS
STEM & Business Tutor
STEM Tutors provide content-specific tutorial support for undergraduate students enrolled in courses such as Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, Statistics, and more. Business Tutors provide support for undergraduate BUS courses such as Business Analytics, Accounting, and Economics.
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- STEM & BUS Tutor Job Description
- STEM & BUS Tutor Application
- Fall 2024 applications are now open. STEM & BUS staff will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis through the spring semester, with priority given to applications submitted before April 29th.
- For more information or questions, please email aec@etal.uri.edu.
Undergraduate Writing Center
Peer Writing Consultant
Writing Consultants provide writing support to undergraduate students from all disciplines seeking assistance with their academic writing assignments. Consultants work closely with students at all stages of the writing process to: help them develop their writing skills, provide feedback on their writing, and offer guidance on how to improve their overall writing performance.
- Peer Writing Consultant Job Description
- Peer Writing Consultant Application
- Fall 2024 applications are now open. Writing Center staff will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis through the spring semester, with priority given to applications submitted before April 29th. Final application deadline: July 1st at 11:59pm.
- For more information or questions, please email writingcenter@etal.uri.edu.
Academic Skills Development
Academic Skills Consultant
Academic Skills Consultants are peers who provide appointment-based 1-1 support for undergraduate students seeking help with planning, time management, and study skills development. In their first semester in the role, Academic Skills Consultants must enroll in CSV 302 (Topic: AEC Academic Skills Consultant Training), for 3 credits of training and service learning hours. Upon successful completion of CSV 302, they may return to the role as paid staff members.
- Academic Skills Consultant Job Description (coming soon!)
- Request permission to Enroll in ASC Training section of CSV 302 (coming soon!)
- Fall 2024 Course Information: CSV 302.0014
- Topic: AEC Academic Skills Consultant (ASC) Training
- Meeting Times: Wed. 5-6:15pm for training, plus weekly service learning hours to meet with students.
- Instructor: Heather Price
Staff Contact: Heather Price (hprice@uri.edu)
UCS 160/161 Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants (TAs) assist instructors in the one-credit UCS 160: Success in Higher Education and UCS 161: Becoming a More Self-directed Learner courses.
- UCS 160/161 TA Job Description (coming soon!)
- UCS 160/161 TA Application (coming soon!)
Staff Contact: David Hayes (davidhayes@uri.edu)
Reception
Student receptionists provide front desk leadership and quality customer service to AEC visitors and callers at three locations on campus: Roosevelt Hall 4th floor, the Undergraduate Writing Center in Roosevelt 009, and the AEC Drop-In Center in the Library. The role is important, as it often serves as the first point of contact for students seeking academic support in any of the three AEC program areas: STEM & Business Tutoring, the Undergraduate Writing Center, and Academic Skills Development.
AEC Receptionist (Roosevelt 4th Floor/Library Drop-In Center)
- Receptionist Job Description
- Receptionist Application
- Applications for Spring 2024 are now closed.
- For more information or questions, please email aec@etal.uri.edu.
AEC Receptionist (Undergraduate Writing Center)
- Writing Center Receptionist Job Description
- Writing Center Receptionist Application
- Fall 2024 applications will open in March 2024.
- For more information or questions, please email writingcenter@etal.uri.edu.