PUB AY Academic Mentor
PUB AY Academic Mentor
Oakland University - Project Upward Bound
Academic Mentor (AM) Job Description
DURATION: 7 months: mid-September to mid-April/May
PAY RATE: $15.00/hr. HOURS: Varies, generally Mon- Thurs
1:45-6:00p.m; and/or 1-2 Saturdays/month
Oct-May: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
REPORTS TO:
Saturdays –Academic Coordinator and Weekdays - College Club Supervisor
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Varies
SUBJECTS: High school Math, Science, & English
PURPOSE: Assist high school participants in the PUB Academy to improve their high school academic performance and standardized test performance. Sessions are held at the high schools with some virtual options. Transportation is provided.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Good Academic standing and an appropriate level of maturity.
- 3.00 GPA in the subject that you wish to tutor; 2.50 overall.
- Clear pronunciation/enunciation and good command of the English language.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Windows, Internet).
- Light clerical skills.
- Previous work experience with educationally at-risk and ethnically diverse high school students is a plus.
- Commitment to helping PUB scholars prepare for college.
- Participation in training.
- Experience on virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Meet, etc.)
HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT AREAS NEEDED - SKILLS COMBINATIONS ARE A PLUS:
- Mathematics—Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry
- English—Grammar, Vocabulary, Composition, Literature, Reading, Writing
- Science – Biology, Chemistry, perhaps Physics
- Regular and Honors Curriculum Tracks
YOU MUST BE COMMITTED TO MAKING PUB MENTORING YOUR
EMPLOYMENT PRIORITY.
All interested candidates should submit an Application with a resume and Cover Letter at https://www.oakland.edu/careerservices/handshake/.
PLEASE STUDY OUR WEBSITE BEFORE APPLYING (www.oakland.edu/upwardbound)