Job Description

The Alma Mater Society (AMS) is the University of British Columbia's (UBC) student society, and works to improve the academic, social and personal lives of the 56,000 UBC students at its Vancouver campus. The AMS also runs nine food and beverage outlets, a catering and conference operation, and the AMS Student Nest, providing on-campus employment opportunities and generating revenue that goes directly back into supporting the students at UBC.



JOB SUMMARY



Under the direction of the Tutoring Coordinator and the Assistant Coordinator, AMS Review Materials Creators help uphold the mandate of AMS Tutoring by supporting students' academic success.



ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS



Review Material Creators will report directly to the Tutoring Coordinator and the Assistant Tutoring Coordinator as required.



COURSES TO FOCUS ON



Mathematics (MATH) 101 Physics (PHYS) 158 and 170 Economics (ECON) 101 and 102

WORK PERFORMED - BASIC DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS



1. Content Creation



a. Create asynchronous study material for assigned courses



i. Coordinate with Tutoring Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator regarding best format for the content



ii. Design, create, and publish content on the AMS Tutoring Asynchronous Study Materials canvas course along with any applicable feedback.



iii. Work produced must meet quality standards set by the Tutoring Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator before content is published.



b. Be familiar with Learning Outcomes for courses, skills required to meet said outcomes and ways to develop those skills.



2. Communication



a. Communicate concerns with the Tutoring Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator when they arise.



b. Respond to Slack messages/emails in a timely fashion.



3. Staff Training and Development



a. Attend and participate fully in all training sessions.



ON-GOING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES



Development in areas including time management, and communication in written form. Opportunities to network with various staff members of the AMS. Growth in critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS



Must currently be a registered UBC student with a minimum 80% in the course(s) they wish to create content for. Concessions can be made for students hovering between 75-80% in a course based on other application components Grades in officially recognized equivalent courses taken at other post-secondary institutions are accepted. Check the UBC Transfer Guide for more information on equivalencies: https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/registration/transfer-credits/search-tool A university transcript must be submitted alongside a resume and cover letter (may be an informal transcript from Workday). Please respond to the application questions in your cover letter. Please write your cover letter in point form answering the application questions (i.e. Copy and paste the question then respond directly below the question you copied and pasted). Do not write your cover letter in paragraph form, simply answer the application questions directly. Must be proficient in using Canvas LMS. Previous experience as a note taker or TA with grading duties is an asset. Be able to work independently with little supervision and meet self-assessed deadlines. Must complete training in July 2025 (flexible date)

TERM OF APPOINTMENT



Mid-July?- December 2025



REMUNERATION



AMS Review Material Creators will earn an hourly wage of $19.41, and $18.56 for time devoted to staff meetings and mandatory training sessions. Review Material Creators are expected to work on average 5 hours each week with additional hours depending on meetings scheduled with the Tutoring Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator. We anticipate this position to require 48 hours in total.



APPLICATION QUESTIONS TO RESPOND TO IN YOUR COVER LETTER



If you have any questions regarding the cover letter application questions, please email tutoring@ams.ubc.ca or tutoringassistant@ams.ubc.ca with your question. Please note, however, that we may not answer specific questions regarding the status of your application. Please write your cover letter in point form answering the application questions (i.e. Copy and paste the question then respond directly below the question you copied and pasted)



1. What is your year of study in the 2025-2026 school year?



2. Which courses would you like to create content for? (Please list all applicable courses from the courses to focus on section above)



3. Why are you interested in becoming an AMS Review Material Creator?



4. Please attach a sample of any study material, notes, or practice quizzes you have made in the past. These need not be for a course listed above and will not be published on canvas.

Application Deadline:

11:59pm June 30, 2025.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and transcript.



At the AMS, we believe that a diverse workforce enriches our organization and we value individual life experiences, knowledge and self-expression that different people bring. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristics, feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We warmly welcome and encourage individuals from any underrepresented group to apply for this position. We are dedicated to maintaining fair and inclusive practices in our hiring, promotion, and professional development processes to create the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive at the AMS, we are only able to contact those we are interested in interviewing and cannot reply to email/phone/walk-in inquiries regarding application status.