Student Master 1 Undergrad - Mentor/Tutor

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

100 Miami University is seeking a Student Master 1 Undergrad - Mentor/Tutor for its Upward Bound program. The role involves mentoring high school students and supporting their academic growth during a six-week summer program.

The Tutor-Mentor will work closely with students, fostering community and excellence. Required qualifications include being a rising college student with at least 30 earned college credits and a minimum GPA of 2.80. The position is temporary and based on the Miami University Hamilton campus.

Qualifications

• Rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduates in good academic standing.
• Available from June 1st – July 17th.
• Experience working with high‑school students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor groups of students, planning and facilitating workshops.
• Communicate students’ progress with Upward Bound staff.
• Facilitate student learning and help develop study skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Minimum 30 hours of earned college credit

At least one full academic year as a full-time college student

Minimum 2.80 GPA

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title

Student Master 1 Undergrad - Mentor/Tutor Department Regional Center for Social & Economic Empowerment JM Worker Type Student (Fixed Term)

Pay Information

For hourly student pay rates, please visit the Student Job Classification page on the Office of Human Resources website. For salaried student positions, contact the department for pay information.

Duration of Appointment

12/31/2026

Maximum Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Job Description Summary

The Upward Bound Tutor‑Mentor (TM) will work for six weeks during the summer program, from June 1–July 17, 2026, with high school students from Hamilton High School participating in Miami University Hamilton’s Upward Bound program. The program includes academic, cultural, and recreational activities and is based on the Miami University Hamilton campus. Tutor‑Mentors support academic excellence, mentor students in their college pathways, and help foster a strong sense of community and belonging. Standard work hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:30a.m.–1:30p.m., with occasional extended, overnight, and/or weekend responsibilities. Training may occur in early May. This is a temporary position, and multiple Tutor‑Mentors will be hired. Limited opportunities to continue working during the 2026–27 school year may be available.

Essential Duties

• Mentor groups of <20 students, including planning and facilitating workshops and events.
• Communicate with Upward Bound staff regarding students’ progress and well-being.
• Facilitate student learning by helping them develop strong study skills.
• Advise students on how to set goals to benefit their overall academic success.
• Guide students to developing critical thinking skills and independently solve problems.
• Refer students to the proper campus resources when necessary.
• Serve as a role model and maintain strong professional boundaries with students.
• Promote a community of mutual trust and respect.
• Use of basic office software (Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.) and tasks such as making copies.
• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduates (by the beginning of the summer program) in good academic standing and a desire to work with high‑school students.
• All Tutor‑Mentors must be available from June 1st – July 17th.
• Minimum 2.80 GPA.
• At least 30 hours of earned college credit.
• At least one full academic year as a full‑time college student.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading small groups, tutoring, mentoring, or working with high school‑aged youth.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience with conflict resolution (e.g., in a job, student organization, volunteer project).
• Reliable, with excellent attendance habits.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Courteous, welcoming demeanor and dedication to assist students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

• Domestic students may work up to 22 hours weekly during the academic year.
• International students may work up to 20 hours weekly during the academic year.

Required Application Documents

Resume.

Posting Contact Information

Ashley Hopkins

Additional Information

A criminal background check may be required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campuses. This organization participates in E‑Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Equal Opportunity / Aff. Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.