Summer Program Tutor

Details

Open Date 04/11/2025

Requisition Number PRN15780N

Job Title Tutor

Working Title Summer Program Tutor

Job Grade UGR

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 20 hours

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Starts June 18th, ends August 3rd

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00785 - First Generation Programs

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $12.00/hour

Close Date 05/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Project is a federally funded program to encourage post-secondary preparation of high school students who are from low-income families and are first-generation college-bound students. The summer component consists of an intensive, six-week academic program during which the students reside in the University residence halls and receive high school enrichment instruction in language arts, foreign language, mathematics, financial literacy, and science. Supervised recreation, guidance and peer advising, and career exploration also provided.

Responsibilities

Provide tutoring for high school students in Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, and Financial Literacy during class time and/or evening study halls Monday through Thursday. Monitor student progress in classes & ensure their academic good standing. Attend weekly summer staff meetings. Communicate with professional staff regarding student progress. Promote a supportive environment for all participants and serve as a positive role model.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required.

The incumbent will be required to pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( BCI ) Background check

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Applicants with good communication skills and experience working with youth. Strong academic background in Math & Science. Persons who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions Summary

Temporary position, begins 6/18 and ends 8/3

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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