College Readiness Mentor

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Mentor/Tutor for the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) Milwaukee. The role supports high school students at ACE sites in Milwaukee, both in-person and virtually, focusing on study skills and college readiness.

The position runs the full school year, from Sept 28, 2026 to May 7, 2027, with hours 3:30–6 PM, Monday to Wednesday. Travel is not reimbursed; candidates should be available at multiple Milwaukee high schools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

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

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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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 expected to perform work within the Milwaukee area. Travel to the worksite and within the designated work region is considered a normal job requirement. As a result, travel reimbursement, including mileage and other travel-related expenses, will not be authorized or provided in connection with this position.

About the Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE):

Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is a college prep program for students in the Madison Metropolitan School District and the Milwaukee Public School District. The program is designed for students with strong academic potential, identifies with one of UW Systems targeted minority groups and/or is low-income; most of whom are the first in their families to potentially attend college.

Their journey prepares them to apply, be successfully admitted, and enroll at University of Wisconsin System institutions with an emphasis on University of Wisconsin-Madison.

• 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-Madison may be eligible for a four-year tuition scholarship and support services from our College Scholars Program.

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

The Mentor/Tutor engages students in:

• Teambuilding and social/emotional wellness activities that are prepared by PEOPLE Educational Content Specialists and Precollege Advisors.
• Learning how to succeed in high school academic life so that they are prepared for college academic life.
• Researching information about UW college services and resources that will provide students social and academic support.
• Mentors/Tutors are expected to serve as role models according to PEOPLE 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 follow Milwaukee Public School's calendar, so when school is out, so are we i.e., winter break, spring break, etc.

The hours are from 3:30-6 PM, Monday-Wednesday. We are looking for candidates who can work at least 2 days per week at the following Milwaukee 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 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

Department:

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

Compensation:

$18.91

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Preferred: Bachelors degree

Contact Information:

Kevin Johnson, [e-mail], 608-262-9939 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 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 as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help 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 identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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