Academic Tutor

Wisconsin History; Madison (WI); Ibrido; USD 19.000 - 27.000; Part-time

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking Local Work Study student tutors to support the Title VI program, helping American Indian and Alaska Native students achieve their academic goals across the Madison Metropolitan and Verona Area districts.

Anticipated start August 24, 2026 and end May 7, 2027. Partially remote, 2–10 hours per week, with a pay rate of $16.50 per hour. Up to 15 positions available and a flexible schedule based on tutor and tutee needs.

Competenze

• Ability to effectively tutor students – matched to preferred grade and subject.
• Ability to provide summary reports to supervisor.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in trainings and tutor meetings.
• Familiarity with working with diverse students and maintaining confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Provide tutorial support to improve student academic performance.
• Establish and maintain relationships with students, program and school personnel, and parents.
• Track student participation and progress and provide written or oral reports to the supervisor.
• Assist students with resources to improve academic performance.
• Attend scheduled trainings and tutor meetings.

Conoscenze

Tutoring ability

Strong communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Diversity awareness

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Job No: 511941
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: Madison Metropolitan School District
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligibility: Partially Remote
Location: Madison Metropolitan & Verona Area School Districts
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $16.50
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Education and Training, STEM, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview

The Title VI program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, and works to ensure that all students meet the challenging state academic standards.

Anticipated Start Date

August 24, 2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable)

May 7, 2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail

Partially Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week

Minimum: 2 Maximum:10

Schedule

Hours and schedules depends on tutor and tutees' schedules and availability.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum

Minimum: $16.50 Maximum:$16.50

Number of Positions

15

Qualifications

Ability to effectively tutor students – will be placed by preferred grade and subject, depending on schedules. Ability to provide summary report to supervisor, Tutor Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate well and respond to relevant email correspondence. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Attend scheduled training and tutor meetings as assigned. Familiarity with working with diverse students - able to gain trust, establish rapport, and maintain confidentiality.

Position Summary/Job Duties

Provide tutorial support to improve student academic performance. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, program and school personnel, and parents. Track student participation and progress and provide written or oral reports to the supervisor. Assist students with resources to improve academic performance.

Physical Demands

Able to meet in person, possibly at the school. Possibility of meeting online after exploring other options. Transportation will be required.

Institutional Statements

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Advertised

August 20, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time

Applications close

May 07, 2027 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time