Summer Tutor-Mentor for Upward Bound Students

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 1,587,000 - 2,116,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University Hamilton is seeking temporary Tutor-Mentors for the Upward Bound program, June 1 through July 17, 2026. You will mentor high school students from Hamilton High School, support academic skills, and help build college pathways on the campus.

Work hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with occasional extended or weekend duties. This is a fixed-term summer position with potential continuation into the 2026–27 year depending on need and performance.

Qualifications

• Rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduates (by start of summer) in good academic standing.
• Availability June 1–July 17, 2026.
• Experience with mentoring or tutoring is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor groups of up to 20 students and facilitate workshops.
• Track student progress and wellbeing with Upward Bound staff.
• Help students develop study skills and college pathways.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attendance discipline

Education

GPA 2.80 minimum

30 hours of college credit

Full-time college student for at least one year

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Word

Job description

Miami University Hamilton is seeking temporary Tutor-Mentors for the Upward Bound program, June 1 through July 17, 2026. You will mentor high school students from Hamilton High School, support academic skills, and help build college pathways on the campus.

Work hours are Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., with occasional extended or weekend duties. This is a fixed-term summer position with potential continuation into the 2026–27 year depending on need and performance.