YES Student Tutor/Mentor - Student Hourly

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 11,649 - 16,591; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Public Partnerships & Research in Topeka seeks KU students for the YES Tutoring program to assist K-12 students in Lawrence. Responsibilities include providing tutoring services before, during, and after school.

Qualified applicants must be Kansas residents, enrolled in at least six credit hours, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Kansas resident, paying in-state tuition at KU.
• Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, or higher.
• Must be a sophomore or above in class year at KU.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers in Lawrence Public Schools (K-12) with tutoring needs.

Skills

Dedication to helping youth

Experience working with children

Education

Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours

Minimum 2.5 GPA

Job description

Position Overview

The Youth Educational Services (YES) Tutoring program hires KU students to work as tutors and mentors in local Lawrence public schools. Tutors provide before, during and after school tutoring services with kindergarten through high school students. We look for KU students in a variety of majors who have a strong dedication to helping youth and a desire to make a difference.

Job Description

100% - Assisting teachers in Lawrence Public Schools (K-12) with tutoring needs.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Kansas resident, paying in-state tuition at KU.
• Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, or higher.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours or more.
• Must be a sophomore or above in class year at KU.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with children.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• This is an hourly/non‑exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

Completed application includes: Online application, screening questions, resume.

Application Review

Application review begins, Monday, August 17th 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

YES Tutor Student Coordinator, [e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$10.25

Anticipated Start Date

Monday September 7, 2026

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