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

Position Details

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

Application & Position Information Call: Tricia England at tlengland@dmacc.edu or 515-697-7803

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

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:

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

Work Schedule: June 12 – July 17, 2025

Posting Date: 02/28/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes