Academic Year Health Sciences Tutor

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University seeks an Academic Year Health Sciences Tutor to support Upward Bound students in health sciences topics during the school year. The role emphasizes tutoring on Saturday mornings and flexible appointments during the week to fit student needs.

As a pooled position, applicants may be selected from a pool as positions become available, with notification when a slot is assigned. Prior tutoring or mentoring experience with high school students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Involved in a post-secondary institution with a major in the pertinent academic discipline or evidence of equivalent knowledge.
• Experience and/or knowledge in supporting minority, low-income, first-generation, or disabled students.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring, or community service with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Provide health sciences tutoring to Upward Bound high school students during the academic year, including weekend study hall and after-hours sessions.

Skills

Post-secondary major

Diversity awareness

Tutoring and mentoring

Education

B.A./B.S. in related discipline

TRiO program experience

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Academic Year Health Sciences Tutor

Requisition Number: H01241P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 3-5

Months per year: 9

Hourly Pay Rate: $12.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide health sciences tutoring to Upward Bound high school students during the academic year, mainly on Saturday mornings at weekly study hall, and also by appointment throughout the week, as requested by students.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Involved in a post-secondary institution with a major in the pertinent academic discipline or evidence of equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• Experience and/or knowledge in the special problems of minority, low income, first generation, and physically disabled students
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, and/or community service with high school level students.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in pertinent academic discipline preferred, but not required.
• Graduate of TRiO program or experience in overcoming the challenges and/or circumstances similar to those of the target population.

Background Check?: Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date: 08/31/2026

Review Date: 09/02/2026

Job Close Date: 08/31/2027

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing o

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

WWSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

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