College Readiness Mentor

About the role

The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and work is performed within the Milwaukee area. Travel to the worksite and within the designated work region is a normal job requirement; travel reimbursement, including mileage and other travel‑related expenses, will not be provided.

Program overview

Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is a college‑prep program for students in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Milwaukee Public School District. The program serves students with strong academic potential who identify with one of the UW System’s targeted minority groups and/or are low‑income, many of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college. PEOPLE prepares students to apply, be admitted, and enroll at University of Wisconsin System institutions, with an emphasis on UW‑Madison. The program builds and masters academic knowledge, cognitive skills and strategies, self‑management skills, and knowledge about college through experiential learning. Students accepted to UW‑Madison may be eligible for a four‑year tuition scholarship and support services from the College Scholars Program.

Key responsibilities

• Communicates with instructional staff for content clarification when appropriate.
• Monitors student performance and assists learners in academic environments; clarifies learning problems and helps develop study skills.
• Schedules study sessions with learners and provides assistance understanding curriculum‑based concepts and materials.

Requirements

• High school diploma (required).

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Department

Division for Teaching and Learning, Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE), Milwaukee.

Compensation

$18.91 per hour.

Schedule

The position runs the entire school year, starting September 28 2026 and ending May 7 2027, following the Milwaukee Public Schools calendar (including winter and spring breaks). Hours are 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday‑Wednesday. Candidates must be able to work at least two days per week at one or more of the following Milwaukee Public High Schools:

• Ronald Reagan High School (4965 S 20th St, Milwaukee)
• Golda Meir High School (227 W Pleasant St, Milwaukee)
• Rufus King High School (1801 W Olive St, Milwaukee)
• Milwaukee School of Languages (8400 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee)

Contact information

Kevin Johnson – kbjohnson8@wisc.edu – 608‑262‑9939