Tutor Counselor

Posting Number S26347P Posting Date 04/16/2026 Closing Date 05/31/2026 Title Tutor Counselor Working Title Tutor Counselor Salary Range $4,200.00 per person Employee Class Temporary Assignment Department TRIO Program Full-time/ Part-time Part-time Specialization Hours Per Week 30 Standard Work Week 5 days per week Benefits

This position come without benefits

Job Summary

The role of the Tutor/Counselor (TC) is to facilitate the academic, social, and cultural enrichment of high school students participating in the Summer Instructional Component of our Upward Bound/TRIO Program. Acting as a high energy individual, the Tutor Counselors serve as mentors, role models, and advisors with a primary focus involving supervising participants during the academic segments; cultural enrichment trips; and at times, residential components.

This position is limited to a 7-week contract and as such, the schedule may vary. A typical schedule includes Monday through Friday from 8:30am 5:00pm. Some weekends, overnights, and travel will be required. Contingent upon space and funding, a typical TC may be expected to:

* Reside in the Residence Halls supervising high school students for up to two weeks (On call 24 hours a day). This is typical when the program operates with a two-week residential component. On-campus housing and meals included.

* Assume all meals and engage with the students and other residential staff during all waking hours.

Job Description

* Must attend Summer Instructional Component classes with Upward Bound high school students regularly and assist teachers as needed.

* Tutor students individually and in group settings in a variety of core academic subjects of English, Math, Science and Foreign Languages.

* Responsible for writing comprehensive, bi-weekly student progress reports.

* Must be able to mentor students in the development and implementation of a broad range of academic skill areas, particularly reading, writing, study, and library usage skills.

* Establish and maintain positive, respectful, mentoring relationships with all students.

* Participate in weekly meetings with other Tutor Counselors and project staff to implement activities, address particular group concerns, and promote communication.

* Clarify, monitor adherence to, and enforce policies and procedures with particular attention to rules governing student conduct.

* Responsible for the coordination of selected program activities and field trips.

* Act as a chaperone during weekly field trips and the week-long end of summer enrichment trip.

* When applicable, responsible for living on campus in the residence halls with high school students and supervising an assigned group.

* Monitor day and evening academic, co-curricular, and free- time activities under the supervision of the Residence Hall Manager.

* Performs some lay-counseling functions.

* Act as a chaperone during weekly field trips and the week-long end of summer enrichment trip.

* Maintain confidentiality, as appropriate while working with minors.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Continuing enrollment in college and successful completion of a minimum of two full years of undergraduate study, attending as a half-time or full-time student.

PLEASE NOTE:

Eligible candidates may not be enrolled in courses during the six week Upward Bound summer program session.

* A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) is required.

* A demonstrated competence (minimum 3.0 GPA) in content areas (Math, English, Science, & Foreign Language). Successful completion of at least one college level course in each area in which s/he tutors.

* Proficient in the basic skill areas, e.g. written and verbal communication, reading, study skills, and library usage.

* Candidate must possess excellent supervisory, communication, tutorial and leadership skills.

* Candidate must be compliance - driven; able to adhere to a strict schedule and to follow all rules & regulations.

* Must be energetic, creative, flexible, enthusiastic, and enjoys working with teens individually and in groups.

* Qualified candidates will be fully committed to the students and the six-week program schedule.

* Committed to working with students and individuals from diverse academic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous work experience with high school student population and residential living are preferred.

* Proven experience with time-management, conflict-management and organizational skills are also preferred.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Additional Applicant Information Physical Requirement/ Demands Work Environment

Office;
College classroom;
Residence Hall;
Gymnasium;
Hotels;
Coach buses.