Tutor TRIO Talent Search

Requisition ID: 2024-8238

of Openings: 5

Location: US-UT-Blanding Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: USU Blanding Department: USU Blanding Advertised Salary: $17.00 per hour

Overview USU Blanding is accepting applications for candidates to tutor TRIO Talent Search participants in academic subjects such as English, math, science, foreign language, and study skills, as well as standardized test preparation, and assisting with financial literacy workshops and high school orientations. These are part-time positions on an 'as needed' basis.

Multiple positions are available at Grand County Middle and High Schools, Monticello, San Juan, Whitehorse, Monument Valley, and Red Mesa High schools, and Albert R. Lyman Middle School.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Assist ETS students in improving academic achievement either in a group or individually by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and complete records of student contacts and progress.
• Meet with ETS Advisor and/or Director regularly to ascertain participant's progress and address any concerns.
• Assist the ETS Advisors and/or Director in conducting college admissions and financial literacy workshops, as well as high school orientations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a solid academic background in Math, Science, and/or English.
• Must have superb analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Must be available to tutor after school hours, some evenings and Saturdays.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to and from the tutoring site and must complete and pass a background check before hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Navajo or Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in math, Science, or English.
• Preference to applicants from socio economic backgrounds similar to ETS participants and/or have a working knowledge of TRIO programs.
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.

Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).