"TRIO UB/UBMS Summer Tutor Counselor"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R28690P

Working Title: TRIO UB/UBMS Summer Tutor Counselor

Department: VPI-Office for Student Success

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Position can work up to 40 hours per week. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.

Anticipated Start Date: 06/02/2025

Posting Date: 03/14/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Priority application deadline is April 7, 2025

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Summary

Residential Tutor/Counselor (RTC) is responsible for the well-being of Upward Bound students. Mentoring, academic tutoring, and various types of supervision are all facets of this responsibility. For five weeks, with the exception of weekends, the RTC is expected to keep close contact with the students in all aspects of community life. The Residential Tutor Counselor (RTC) lives in the residence hall among students and takes on the roles of teacher, counselor, and mentor. The RTC enforces program rules and codes of behavior and is expected to respond to all nighttime emergencies. RTCs should report serious breaches of program rules to the proper administrator. RTCs will sleep and reside in the program’s residence hall and be available for nighttime emergencies.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Upper level academically successful college student (at least 45 credits earned). Knowledge of either Foreign Language, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, English or Math. Interest in working with adolescents.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of either Foreign Language, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, English or Math. Interest in working with adolescents. Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of Upward Bound. Intangible traits such as reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership qualities and a positive attitude, excels in a team setting.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Instructor with supplemental preparation for class. Assist instructor with daily classroom activities. (20%)
• Attend all study hall periods. Assist students in specified area during the study hall period. (20%)
• Reside and supervise students in residence halls. (20%)
• Attend all residential staff meetings. Supply daily report to counselors. Assist the program with ongoing activities outside classroom. Upkeep of tutorial log. (20%)
• Participate in program evaluation. Assist with programmatic duties as assigned by UB/UBMS staff. (20%)