AY Upward Bound Tutor (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Upward Bound Tutor (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

Creative Arts Secondary

65 E Kellog Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55101

Highland Park High School

1015 Snelling Ave. S

St. Paul, MN 55116

Humboldt High School/Open World Learning

30 Baker St. E

St. Paul, MN 55107

Central High School

275 Lexington Pkwy N

St. Paul, MN 55104

UB Virtual Study Hall on Zoom

Department Name: TRIO Upward Bound

Unit Number (5 digits): 11398

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Senior Academic Advisor to TRIO Upward Bound

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To provide support to Upward Bound students with academics during in-person tutoring sessions or virtual study hall. 

Transferable Skills: 

• Responsibility

• Self-Motivation

• Problem solving 

• Organization

• Interpersonal 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide tutoring in St. Paul Public Schools to students who are low-income, first-generation, and college bound.

• Tutor TRIO participants in a variety of curriculum areas; in one-on-one, small groups, individually, and/or in a classroom/virtual setting. 

• Assist TRIO Academic Advisors with providing academic planning, college planning, and career exploration services, as needed 

• Assist TRIO Academic Advisors with providing classroom workshops, career assessments and clerical tasks, as needed. 

• Maintain necessary documentation including student spreadsheet, tutoring logs, copies of completed assignments, contracts, and year-end evaluations. 

• Communicate with the TRIO Tutor Coordinator or other UB full-time staff on a regular basis.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

• Ability to establish rapport with students from diverse multicultural backgrounds 

• Ability to work independently and complete duties as assigned in-person or on Zoom 

• Ability to develop good rapport with school counselors, teachers, and TRIO Advisors 

• Ability to communicate proactively to determine students’ needs, goals, and academic progress 

• Must be consistent and able to work regularly scheduled hours (one semester commitment) 

• Preference given to eligible drivers of St. Olaf van. Must be willing to drive if eligible. 

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.