Call for Applications: FT UM Student Tutors for the Academic Year 2026/2027

The Student Council of the Faculty of Tourism, University of Maribor, is collecting applications for student tutors for the academic year 2026/2027.

We are publishing the Decision on the Announcement of the Procedure for the Application and Appointment of Student Tutors at the Faculty of Tourism of the University of Maribor. The application forms are attached to the published decision.

Student tutoring is an important form of support that helps students integrate into the study environment, understand the study process, exchange experiences, and successfully navigate their studies. Student tutors play an especially important role in supporting younger students, international students, and students who may need additional guidance during their studies.

Available tutoring positions

For the academic year 2026/2027, applications are open for the following positions:

• 2 student tutors for the full-time professional Bachelor programme,
• 2 student tutors for the part-time professional English-language Bachelor programme,
• 1 student tutor for the academic Bachelor programme,
• 1 student tutor for the full-time Master programme,
• 1 student tutor for the part-time English-language Master programme.

The Selection Committee will also appoint a coordinator of student tutors and a tutor for students with disabilities from among the selected candidates.

Who can apply?

Students of FT UM who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the internal instructions on the implementation of the tutoring system at the Faculty of Tourism may apply for the position of student tutor.

In the selection process, the committee will consider communication skills, a positive attitude toward tutoring work, knowledge of the study process at FT UM, the ability to accept and consider the opinions of others, awareness of broader student-related issues, and active participation in extracurricular activities.

A special requirement for tutors for part-time English-language programmes is good communication skills in a global foreign language. A tutor for students with disabilities must demonstrate an understanding of different types of disabilities and familiarity with measures for eliminating barriers for students with disabilities.

Tutor responsibilities and remuneration

Selected student tutors will be included in the FT UM tutoring system in the academic year 2026/2027. They will meet regularly with their assigned group of students and provide them with support. The minimum number of meetings during the academic year is five.

Student tutors will be required to keep records of their work and report regularly to the coordinator of the tutoring system at FT UM. Tutoring work includes meetings with students, preparation for these meetings, and participation in events related to the tutoring system.

Student tutors will receive financial compensation for their work. The hourly rate for tutoring is 20% higher than the minimum student hourly wage.

Selected tutors will attend an onboarding session organised by the University of Maribor Rectorate in September 2026, which will be held online via MS Teams, as well as an onboarding session at FT UM, which will take place in person in Brežice. Travel expenses for the in-person onboarding session will be reimbursed.

Students who have successfully completed the onboarding sessions in previous years and are reapplying for the student tutor call are not required to attend the training again.

Application deadline and submission

Applications must be submitted using the application form attached to the call, together with the required documents, no later than: Wednesday, 10 June 2026, by 11:00. Applications must be sent by email to: referat.ft@um.si. The email subject line must read: "Application for FT student tutor". Applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected as late.

Selection procedure

The Selection Committee will meet on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after 11:00, to review the received applications. If necessary, the committee may conduct interviews with candidates within five working days after the opening of applications.

Student tutors, the coordinator of student tutors, and the tutor for students with disabilities are appointed by the Faculty Senate of FT UM for a period of one academic year. Selected candidates will be notified about their appointment by email.