Upward Bound Tutor

Position Summary

Upward Bound Tutors provide tutorial assistance, motivational support, and academic guidance in various subjects to students in grades 9-12. Tutors also provide mentorship to a cohort of student by serving as exemplary role models to ensure student academic, social and emotional growth. This position is part-time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring to students in specific courses of study such as STEM, Math, Science, English, Composition/Literature, Foreign Language, History, Computer Science and other high school requirements
• Work with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups related to STEM initiatives
• Encourage/support students in a positive and enriching, innovative learning environment
• Provide computer assistance with educational software programs in related subjects
• Coordinate academic and study skill presentations and monitor student progress
• Teach study skills that assist students in preparation for postsecondary education and careers in STEM professions
• Serve as positive role model
• Mentor students in the areas of academics and college preparation
• In the event that a tutor must be absent, contact the Upward Bound Coordinator to report absence
• Report to work on time and contact the Upward Bound Coordinator if unable to meet an appointment at the scheduled time

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or at least one year of college with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average in STEM related subjects
• Good interpersonal communication skills, sensitivity and the ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds
• Regular Attendance
• Punctuality

Pay

Local Salary Schedule / Daily Rate of $57.20 for a maximum of 19 hours/week. This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant. Non-probationary status is not attainable by employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Application Procedures

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system (www.lawsonstate.edu). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (205)929-3408.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Online application
• Cover Letter
• Transcript(s)
• A current resume

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date. Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered.

Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job titles and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.