College Readiness Mentor

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mentor/Tutor position at University of Wisconsin–Madison is based in Milwaukee and supports high school PEOPLE participants within the ACE network. The role focuses on mentoring, tutoring, and reinforcing college-prep skills during the school year, using in-person and virtual instruction at designated sites.

Hours are 3:30–6 PM on Monday to Wednesday, with at least two days per week at Milwaukee Public High Schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with high school students or college prep programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with instructional staff for content clarification when appropriate
• Monitors student performance and/or assists learners in academic environments
• Clarifies learning problems and assists with the development of study skills
• Schedules study sessions with learners and provides assistance understanding curriculum-based concepts and materials

Skills

Mentoring

Tutoring

Student support

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Salary:

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:

Student Processing Specialist

Job Summary:

The position is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is expectedto perform work within the Milwaukee area. Travel to the worksiteand within the designated work region is considered a normal jobrequirement. As a result, travel reimbursement, including mileageand other travel-related expenses, will not be authorized orprovided in connection with this position.

About the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for LearningExcellence (PEOPLE)

Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence(PEOPLE) is a college prep program for students in the MadisonMetropolitan School District and the Milwaukee Public SchoolDistrict. The program is designed for students with strong academicpotential, identifies with one of UW Systems targeted minoritygroups and/or is low-income; most of whom are the first intheirfamilies to potentially attend college.

Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted, andenroll at University of Wisconsin System institutions with anemphasis on University of Wisconsin-Madison. PEOPLE providescollege prep services by providing programming and opportunity forgrowth in four areas;

• Build and Master Academic Knowledge
• Build Cognitive Skills and Strategies
• Build Self-Management Skills
• Build Knowledge about College through Experiential Learning

Students who are accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Madisonmay be eligible for a four-year tuition scholarship and supportservices from our College Scholars Program.

The Mentor/Tutor is a person who will work in-person/virtually at aparticular Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) site and serve as amentor/tutor to high school PEOPLE Participants.

The Mentor/Tutor engages students in:

• Teambuilding and social/emotional wellness activities that areprepared by PEOPLE Educational Content Specialists and PrecollegeAdvisors.
• Learning how to succeed in high school academic life so that theyare prepared for college academic life.
• Researching information about UW college services and resourcesthat will provide students social and academic support.
• Mentors/Tutors are expected to serve as role models according toPEOPLE standards and compliance regulations.

The position runs the entire school year, starting September 28th,2026 with the last day of ACE being May 7th, 2027. We followMilwaukee Public School's calendar, so when school is out, so arewe i.e., winter break, spring break, etc.

The hours are from 3:30-6 PM, Monday-Wednesday. We are looking forcandidates who can work at least 2 days per week at the followingMilwaukee Public High Schools:

• Ronald Reagan High School (4965 S 20th St, Milwaukee)
• Golda Meir High School (227 W Pleasant St, Milwaukee)
• Rufus King High School (1801 W Olive St, Milwaukee)
• Milwaukee School of Languages (8400 W Burleigh St,Milwaukee)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates with instructional staff for content clarificationwhen appropriate
• Monitors student performance and/or assists learners inacademic environments
• Clarifies learning problems and assists with the development ofstudy skills
• Schedules study sessions with learners and provides assistanceunderstanding curriculum-based concepts and materials

Department:

Division for Teaching and Learning, Precollege EnrichmentOpportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE)Milwaukee.

Compensation:

$18.91

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma

Education:

Preferred: Bachelors degree

Contact Information:

Kevin Johnson, [e-mail], 608-262-9939

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for furtherinformation.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission bycreating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from everybackground - people who as students, faculty, and staff serveWisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to, including but not limited to, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy,disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases asdefined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promoteexcellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from allbackgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Formore information regarding applicant and employee rights and toview federal and state required postings, visit the HumanResources Workplace Poster website .

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for anystep in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview,pre-employment testing, etc), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division youare applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible tohelp the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct,including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identitiesof applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except thatthe identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The AnnualSecurity and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safetyand disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policiesand fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madisonwill provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin PoliceDepartment .