Upward Bound Tutoring Coordinator

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a part-time Upward Bound Tutor to work at Central High School in Grand Junction. You will tutor students Mon-Thu 3-5 PM, assisting with math, English, social studies, and science, while building supportive mentor relationships to help students reach academic goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, the ability to create a healthy learning environment, and availability for 20 hours per week during the school year. Spanish bilinguals are preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree from a U.S.-accredited institution.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and structure a healthy learning environment for high schoolers.
• Received at least a B in all Essential Learning Coursework or equivalent.
• Ability to work 3-5 Monday-Thursday at Central High School (20 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Tutor Upward Bound students daily, Mon-Thu 3-5 PM.
• Provide homework assistance for math, English, social studies, and science.
• Build supportive relationships and mentor students toward their goals.
• Assist the Upward Bound Advisor with administrative needs.
• Coordinate workshops and after-school tutoring with staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Compensation: $20.00/hour Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package:

SECTION I - OUR VALUES

CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies—we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

SECTION II – THE SEAT

OVERVIEW AND ROLE SCOPE OF TEAM AND/OR TASKS

• Tutor Upward Bound students daily, Monday-Thursday from 3-5:00 PM
• Provide homework assistance and tutoring for high school subjects including: math, English, social studies, and science
• Build supportive relationships with Upward Bound participants by acting as a mentor and assisting students in achieving their academic and extracurricular goals
• Assist the Upward Bound Advisor with administrative needs, dependent on the time of year
• Coordinate with students and staff to assist with workshops and after-school tutoring sessions
• Provide helpful feedback to tutors to strengthen skills

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor's degree or high from a U.S.-accredited institution
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and structure a healthy learning environment for high schoolers
• Received at least a B in all Essential Learning Coursework (or equivalent General Education coursework)
• Ability to work 3-5 Monday-Thursday at Central High School during the high school academic year (20 hours per week)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email.

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.