"PREP Program Assistant Mentor - Summer 2026"

PREP Program Assistant Mentor - Summer 2026

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 14183
Full/Part Time: Part Time

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Salary Range: Up to $18/hour.
Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date...

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and Cover letter are required.

Job Summary

Assist in the clerical and procedural duties related to group and individual activities for the Prep Summer Program. A commitment and interest in assisting middle and high school students in their academic and personal growth. The PREP program will take place during June and July 2026...

This is a temporary position dependent on availability of funds and/or departmental need.

Core Responsibilities

1. Be available for a full 7-hour workday, Monday through Thursday in person approximately 30 hours per week.
2. Report to assigned class and morning and afternoon duties.
3. Attend all required professional development days before the program start date.
4. Assist in teaching one integrated STEM course in person Monday-Thursday at your assigned campus.
5. Delivers mentoring seminars. Instructional materials will be provided.
6. Be available at least one hour per day for one-on-one tutoring.
7. Organize and/or develop special project days for students with your instructor, if applicable.
8. Attend all staff meetings.
9. Assist the instructor in the preparation of supplies for each class.
10. Be receptive to other responsibilities, as requested by your instructor and/or Site Coordinator...
11. Follow the same rules and guidelines set for the students and Instructors as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
12. Monitor and mentor a group of approximately 25 students with the following specific duties:
    • Ensure the safety and appropriate behavior of program participants.
    • Attend classes and laboratories with students; assist instructors and students as needed or requested.
    • Provide individual or small group tutoring and supplemental educational activities...
    • Assist instructor in grading journals, homework, and assessments...
    • Assist in the preparation of special PREP activities.
    • Monitor student lunches.
    • Maintain participants' attendance and actively monitoring student engagement.
    • Service as a “mentor” to students...
13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Some college with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
• Transcript upload.
• Complete UTSA-required training.
• Complete Food Bank training before the program start date.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with adolescents.
• Completion of Calculus I and other advanced mathematics courses.
• Participation in a STEM club or team at the high school and/or collegiate level.
• Coursework in STEM education.
• Preference is given to college science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, STEM education, or technology majors; previous PREP participants.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions

Classroom setting.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time... Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check...