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About the Role
Upward Bound Tutors work individually and with small groups of UB high school students to assist with their studies in Math, Science, and English/Writing. Tutors help students understand course material, prepare for assignments and exams, and develop effective study strategies to foster academic success and readiness for postsecondary education.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small-group tutoring to TRIO Upward Bound students in designated academic areas and during scheduled tutoring sessions.
- Serve as an academic resource by assisting students with understanding course concepts, applying academic skills, completing assignments, and developing effective study and learning strategies.
- Establish positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students and serve as a mentor and positive role model.
- Communicate with Upward Bound program staff regarding student participation, academic progress, challenges, and opportunities for additional support.
- Assist with and/or chaperone Upward Bound educational activities, field trips, campus visits, and other program events as assigned.
- Assist with quarterly study sessions, student orientations, parent/family orientations, and other program activities designed to support student engagement and academic success.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of TRIO Upward Bound program goals and objectives.
Requirements
- Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
- Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
- Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term).
- Must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified.
- Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.
- Those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
- OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Teaching
- Supporting high school or college students
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization skills
Location
- Corvallis
- Albany
- Sweet Home
- McMinnville
- Hillsboro
- Hood River
Work Type
- Part-time
- Maximum of 10 hours per week
Experience Level
- Student Employee
Education Level
- High school
- Community college
- University
About the Company
- The Department of Educational Pathways (DEP) at Oregon State University (OSU) offers the Upward Bound Program.
- OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.
- The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires.