Student Associate - WS

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cincinnati Bearcat Buddies seeks Federal Work Study eligible students to tutor Cincinnati Public School children in Math and Reading for the Academic Year 2026-2027, earning $16.00 per hour. Some transportation provided. Eligibility email flow required.

As a tutor, you will attend sessions, set goals with students and teachers, build confidence, teach study skills, and maintain open communication to support independent learning in a Cincinnati context.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study eligible students only.
• Tutor Cincinnati Public School students in Math and Reading.
• Academic year 2026-2027; pay $16 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Attendance: students must attend all sessions during the semester.
• Setting goals with students and teachers to create a plan.
• Building confidence and reducing academic anxiety.
• Encouraging effective study habits and time management.
• Maintaining open communication with students and teachers.
• Fostering positive relationships with students.

Skills

Tutoring

Math

Reading

Communication

Job description

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “themost ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Founded in 2010, Bearcat Buddies is a dynamic programdedicated to serving Cincinnati Public School students throughpersonalized tutoring sessions. With a mission to empower anduplift our community's youth, Bearcat Buddies has rapidly grown tobecome one of the largest tutoring programs in the CincinnatiMetropolitan area and one of UC’s fastest growingprograms.

At Bearcat Buddies, we believe in the transformative powerof education and the importance of giving back to our community.Our tutors provide invaluable academic support to students in theCincinnati Public School community through weekly tutoringsessions. UC students in our program also benefit from the impactthat engaging in their community brings. It's a chance to make ameaningful difference in the lives of Cincinnati's youth whilegaining valuable insights into our vibrant city.

The University of Cincinnati's Bearcat Buddies TutoringProgram is accepting applications for Federal Work Study EligibleStudents to tutor Cincinnati Public School Children in Math andReading, for the Academic Year 2026-2027 and get paid $16.00 perhour to do so. (IF YOU ARE NOT FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELGIBLE, YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION). Some transportation provided.Students will need 2 I9 Verification forms (examples includePassport, Driver's License, Student I.D., and original SocialSecurity Card).

Applications will not be considered unless you

• Wait for eligibility confirmation email from JudyReynolds.
• Applicant must reply to email with acceptance/denial ofthe position. No reply will mean no acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

Attendance: Students are required to attendall sessions during the semester.

Setting Goals: Collaborating with studentsand teachers to set realistic academic goals and create a plan toachieve them

Building Confidence: Encouraging andmotivating students to build their self-confidence and reduceacademic anxiety.

Encouraging Study Skills: Teaching effectivestudy habits, time management, and organizational skills to helpstudents become independent learners.

Maintaining Communication: Keeping open linesof communication with students and, teachers.

Fostering a Positive Relationship:Establishing