Edu Assist 1 - UB Tutor

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

UW-Superior is seeking an Edu Assist 1 - UB Tutor to support Upward Bound students at Superior High School and on the UWS campus. Tutors help develop organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to advance academic growth. Sessions occur weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 PM, with additional hours as needed.

Some Saturday Academies take place monthly, lasting 4–7 hours. The position starts as Education Assistant 1, earning $10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Tutoring high school students in a variety of subjects
• Fosters positive study habits and academic growth
• Mentors students in college preparation and social development
• Maintains a conducive learning atmosphere
• Supports disadvantaged youth in developing essential college-ready skills

Responsibilities

• Tutor high school students in various subjects
• Foster positive study habits and self-management
• Mentor students in academic growth and college preparation
• Provide and maintain a learning-friendly environment
• Assist disadvantaged youth in developing college-ready skills
• Inform UB staff of issues impacting progress

Skills

Tutoring

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership potential

Disadvantaged youth experience

Job description

Position Title:

Edu Assist 1 - UB Tutor

Job Category:

Student

Hourly Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Upward Bound Tutors work with Superior High School students who are friendly and eager to learn! Tutors facilitate the development of organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to guide students’ social and academic growth.

Tutoring sessions occur weekly on Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 on the UWS campus. Hours are flexible, and additional tutoring hours may be scheduled based on student/tutor availability and need. Saturday Academies take place once a month and last approximately 4 to 7 hours. Tutors/Mentors may be occasionally required to attend Saturday Academies.

Tutors start as an \"Education Assistant 1,\" earning a salary of $10/hr.

Job Requirements:

1. Tutor high school students in a variety of academic subjects
2. Scaffold positive study habits
3. Mentor students in academic growth, social development, and college preparation
4. Provide and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and retention
5. Assist disadvantaged youth in the development of skills and habits critical for success in college
6. Inform UB Staff of any academic or disciplinary problems that impede tutorial progress

It is preferred that tutors have experience in teaching, peer tutoring, mentoring and demonstrate leadership potential.

Additional Requirements:

• Be able to communicate constructively and effectively.
• Be respectful and understanding of the needs of economically disadvantaged high school students.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, a transcript, and the current semester's course schedule.

Notice to New Employees:

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

UW-Superior, A Superior Place: The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a). Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process. Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act. For UW-Superior campus safety information and crime statistics, review the Annual Security Report or contact the University Police Department Safety at 715-394-8114 for a printed copy.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.