Upward Bound Tutor/Mentor

Application Instructions:

Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.

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Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Upward Bound

Supervisor:

Fontina Taylor

Job Title:

Upward Bound Tutor/Mentor

Job Description:

Tutor/Mentors will advise, tutor, guide, and be a resource to UB students. The Tutor/Peer Mentor’s primary focus is to support the overall success of the student by providing help with goal setting, tutoring, professional development, and personal development. Candidate must demonstrate willingness, patience, and a passion for the student’s advancement in post-secondary education.
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the UB Specialist, the Tutor/Mentor will perform a variety of tutoring and mentoring duties which involve meeting with students, assisting with tutoring, maintaining records, filing
and typing reports. Mentors are responsible to:
• Meet with students and maintain proper documentation of their progress.
• Develop an enduring & trusting relationship with mentees.
• Present TRIO programs’ information facilitate class presentations during campus events and class sessions
• Maintain punctual attendance
• Must demonstrate compliance to tutor students in High School Level:
o English
o History
o Math
o Sciences
*Model appropriate behavior and dress at all times. Tutor/Mentor will abide by the same
dress code as students.
• Other tasks assigned by Upward Bound Director as deemed necessary.
 

Essential office skills including:
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Interpersonal skills using professionalism, patience, and courtesy.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Must be currently enrolled in college/university
Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA or above.
 

Scheduled Hours:

25

Start Date:

08/19/2024

End Date:

05/2/2025