Details

Open Date 08/16/2024

Requisition Number PRN15144N

Job Title UU Student - Other

Working Title Upward Bound Tutors - Work-Study

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

• Monday thru Thursday 3pm – 4:30pm and occasional Saturday Morning

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00785 - First Generation Programs

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment Internal to the University

Pay Rate Range $11.00

Close Date

Job Summary

Job Summary

The TRIO Upward Bound Program at the University of Utah is seeking talented, experienced Tutor to assist in delivery of tutoring program to high school students between grades 9 and 12. The TRIO Upward Bound Program helps both struggling and gifted students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction they receive in class, and guiding them toward study practices and aides that can help them excel. Tutors work with individual students one-on-one, and occasionally organize group activities for students who are studying the same material. The TRIO Upward Bound team offers compassionate, motivating assistance to students, and tutors are expected to do the same. This position is for spring semester with the potential to extend into summer.

Program Overview

The TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program at the University of Utah is an educational outreach program for first generation, and low-income high school students and is intended to assist with high school completion and entrance into post-secondary education. The UB Program serves students enrolled at East, West, Highland, and Kearns High Schools and provides academic advising, tutoring, exam preparation assistance, financial aid assistance, career exploration, and an intrusive and comprehensive summer College Success Academy. This program is funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Post-secondary Education.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Meet students at their high school and on campus to review homework assignments in the applicable subject area

• Review recent homework assignments and test scores, then work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly

• Attend monthly field trips with students and TRIO staff

• Work with academic advisors to assist students with meeting academic goals

• Employ proven study aides to prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes

• Take notes during tutoring sessions to provide adequate follow up with students

• Assist with management of classroom space at high schools

• Communicate with parents/guardians about trouble areas or any other issue that requires attention

• Promote a supportive environment for all participants and serve as a positive role model and representative of the TRIO office

Minimum Qualifications

This job posting is only available to University of Utah students who have been awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Please login to CIS and go to the Finance/Financial Aid section to view your Financial Aid Status. If you have not received a Federal Work-Study Award, then do not complete and submit this application. Before hire, this employer will confirm that you have received a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year.

Preferences

• Preference given to those with previous TRIO experience.

• Be a current University of Utah student

• Must have completed a minimum of two years of college, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds

• Be willing to commit 15 hours per week (Includes some Saturday mornings)

• Have reliable transportation and be willing to transport students in University vehicles if necessary

• Take and pass state driving exam

• Ability to pass background check

• Ability to develop positive rapport with students

• Tutor must attend:

o TRIO Student Leader Training (one week prior to the first week of the fall semester)

Special Instructions Summary

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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