AY Upward Bound Tutor (WS-ST2)

St. Olaf College • Saint Paul, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide support to Upward Bound students with academics during in-person tutoring sessions or virtual study hall. This role involves tutoring TRIO participants in various curriculum areas, assisting with academic planning, college planning, and career exploration services, and maintaining necessary documentation. The position requires establishing rapport with diverse students and school staff, working independently, and communicating proactively to understand student needs and progress.

Requirements

• Ability to establish rapport with students from diverse multicultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and complete duties as assigned in-person or on Zoom.
• Ability to develop good rapport with school counselors, teachers, and TRIO Advisors.
• Ability to communicate proactively to determine students’ needs, goals, and academic progress.
• Must be consistent and able to work regularly scheduled hours (one semester commitment).
• Preference given to eligible drivers of St. Olaf van.
• Must be willing to drive if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide tutoring in St. Paul Public Schools to students who are low-income, first-generation, and college bound.
• Tutor TRIO participants in a variety of curriculum areas; in one-on-one, small groups, individually, and/or in a classroom/virtual setting.
• Assist TRIO Academic Advisors with providing academic planning, college planning, and career exploration services, as needed.
• Assist TRIO Academic Advisors with providing classroom workshops, career assessments and clerical tasks, as needed.
• Maintain necessary documentation including student spreadsheet, tutoring logs, copies of completed assignments, contracts, and year-end evaluations.
• Communicate with the TRIO Tutor Coordinator or other UB full-time staff on a regular basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed