Position Details
Position Information
Job Title TRiO Upward Bound Tutor
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option
Min Hourly Rate 15.05 Standard 14.05 Non-Urban 16.30 Portland Metro
Max Hourly Rate 21.50 Standard 21.00 Non-Urban 22.00 Portland Metro
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time tutors maximum of 10 hours per week for the OSU Upward Bound Program at our six target schools in the following locations Corvallis Albany Sweet Home McMinnville Hillsboro and Hood River.
Upward Bound Tutors work individually and with small groups of UB high school students to assist with their studies in Math algebra geometry trigonometry and calculus Science biology chemistry physics and anatomyphysiology and EnglishWriting over the course of the term week 2 through week 10 to help them better understand course material and prepare for assignments and exams. We are looking for one tutor in each of the academic areas but individuals who can work in two or more fields are preferred.
In addition to helping students with course content tutors share study strategies and demonstrate methods for how students can find the answers for themselves with the goal that through tutoring UB students build the skills that will enable them to experience greater academic success and excel in their classes.
Transferable Skill Development
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. In this position students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below Communication Teamwork and Leadership.
Position Duties
Tutor Upward Bound students individually or in small groups and conduct tutoring sessions in designated areas for scheduled time slots. Serves as an academic resource to students by helping them understand apply and complete course content and assignments while modeling successful student activities. Maintain all records required to document students attendance and academic progress. Serve as mentors and act as role models to fellow Upward Bound participants. Chaperone field trips andor assist with postsecondary workshops when available. Assist at quarterly study sessions and studentparent orientation sessions. Group and individual meetings with supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here httpshr.oregonstate.edustudent-employment-manual500-employment-eligibility-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
International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered full-time" by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS. A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services OIS and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
Preferred Special Qualifications
Work study preferred Experience tutoring or mentoring students paid or unpaid Current or past TRiO CAMP EOP or LSAMP enrollmentinvolvement An understanding of the UB student population low-income potential first generation college students or students who have a high risk of academic failure.
Working Conditions
Work Schedule
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P12427SE
Number of Vacancies 10
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10012025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 09042025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 05312026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive Student - open to ALL qualifiedeligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents A Resume A Cover Letter -In your cover letter please briefly explain why you are interested in tutoring with Upward Bound what tutoring experience you have if any how many terms youve completed in college class standing and which subjects you are qualified to tutor passed with B or higher.
For additional information please contact Virginia Antunez at virginia.antunezoregonstate.edu
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability protected veteran and other protected status.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position therefore the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and 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.Note All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents