Tutor Counselor

University of Akron • Akron, OH

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Essential Functions: Monitor middle school program participants on campus. Assist with academic as well as recreational and cultural activities on and off campus. May require overnight an overnight shift for a field trip. Education: Requires high school diploma or GED. Experience: Requires a minimum of 32 post-secondary hours with a 2.5 minimum GPA. Experience with first-generation, low-income students preferred. Additional Position Information: Leadership: Is responsible for the supervision of program participants. Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable. Individual is normally seated but may be required to accompany students across campus to lunch and recreational activities, as well as on field trips. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Working Conditions: Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, and/minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Application Instructions: To be considered for the position, please, submit an online application and attach your resume and three professional references, with contact information. Two (2) positions available. Deadline Date: For best consideration, apply by April 8, 2026. Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Non-Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Natasha Kuzmina Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a minimum of 32 post-secondary hours with a 2.5 minimum GPA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with first-generation, low-income students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor middle school program participants on campus.
• Assist with academic as well as recreational and cultural activities on and off campus.
• May require overnight an overnight shift for a field trip.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave
• tuition remission
• Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA)
• state retirement systems
• alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions
• deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b))

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees