Student Tutor​/Mentor Student

Position: YES Student Tutor/Mentor Student Hourly
Department

University Career Center

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

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

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

31978

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, , 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

1-5 hours per week. Tutors will need to be available to work 1 to 4 hour blocks of time Monday-Friday between 8 am and 3 pm. Tutors may also have the option to work after school hours from 3-4:30 pm Monday-Friday.

Contact Information to Applicants

YES Tutor Student Coordinator

yes

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.

Advertised Salary Range

$10.25 per hour

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous experience working with children.

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.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

28-Jan-2026

Anticipated Start Date

26-Feb-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

Completed application includes:

* Online application

* Screening questions

* Complete resume

To ensure consideration apply by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 3/12/2026.

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

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) 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.