Student Tutoring & Mentorship Coordinator - UPS College Access Programs
This is an AmeriCorps/Washington Reading Corps national service position. It is contingent on funding and open until filled. To serve in AmeriCorps you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Please do not inquire if you do not meet these requirements.
The Student Tutoring & Mentoring Coordinator will help us increase academic success and college going among our local middle and high school students. Duties include:
- Attend and lead tutoring, study hall sessions, and mentorship sessions in the after-school program.
- Develop and lead workshops and enrichment activities on college readiness.
- Help develop engagement opportunities for students.
- Collaborate with staff to plan our 4-week Summer Academic Challenge.
- Recruit, train, and coordinate a cohort of program volunteers.
Monthly stipend: $2,571
Additional Benefits:
- Medical Insurance.
- Enhanced member benefits including access to mental health counseling, career services, and financial counseling.
- Education award of up to $7,395 upon completion of service.
- Childcare and food assistance if eligible.
About Us
The University of Puget Sound is an independent liberal arts college in Tacoma, WA. Our Access Programs aim to expand college going among local middle and high school students. We focus on students who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. Our programs promote academic curiosity. The member will support 7 - 12 graders through tutoring and mentoring. They will also recruit and manage university students as volunteer tutors. Confidence tutoring students in math is preferred. We expect to begin rolling review of applications and interviews in early September. Visit us online at: https://www.pugetsound.edu/ or contact host site staff directly at: mttran@pugetsound.edu for more information.