"Part-Time Temporary Summer Tutor Counselor Upward Bound (4 positions)"

Position Information

Job Title: Part-Time Temporary Summer Tutor Counselor Upward Bound (4 positions)

Campus: Urban Campus/Des Moines

Job Number: 25-T35

Employment Date: June 12 - July 17, 2025

Job Category: Part-time Temporary Staff Positions

Salary Information: $2,500.00; Room, board and travel are covered

Work Schedule: June 12 – July 17, 2025

Contact: Tricia England tlengland@dmacc.edu or 515-697-7803

Quick Link: https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/12798

Job Summary

Facilitate the academic, social, and cultural enrichment of high school students by being a mentor and role model. Supervise participants primarily in the non-academic segments of the Upward Bound summer program. This position is 24-hour residential from June 15 thru July 3. During that time, this position requires living in a college dorm, located in Des Moines, from Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons. This position will assist with an out-of-state trip the week of July 14.

Essential Functions

1. Live with students in college dormitory during the residential component of the summer program
2. Tutor students individually and in group setting in core academic subjects of English, Math, and Science.
3. Assist students with the development of study skills.
4. Mentor students in the areas of academic and college preparation.
5. Establish and maintain positive, respectful mentoring relationships with student participants and staff.
6. Conduct weekly meetings with other tutor counselors to implement activities, address and promote communication.
7. Monitor adherence to and enforce policies and procedures with particular attention to rules governing student conduct.
8. Mentor students by participating in educational/cultural activities
9. Maintain confidentiality
10. Drive students to and from off-campus activities
11. Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Must have a minimum of one-year postsecondary experience with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Must have experience tutoring or mentoring high school age students. Must demonstrate the potential for leadership. Must have a valid Iowa Drivers license and be qualified to drive DMACC vehicles. Must certify as a mandatory reporter.

Desired Qualifications

None listed.

Application Instructions

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicants name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Required Documents: Resume, Transcripts
Optional Documents: Cover Letter, Transcript 2, Transcript 3