Tutor/Mentor to High School Student

Position located near IU Indianapolis Campus! (position is part of the Community Work-study program at IU Indianapolis)

This position is limited to IU Indianapolis Student candidates with a Federal Work-Study award. To verify you have a Federal Work-Study award, please go to your One.IU.edu Account, Student Center, Financial Aid Summary. If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.). You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@iupui.edu to inquire about eligibility.

JOB TITLE:                                       Case Management Assistance 

REPORTS TO:                                   Program Director
TIME COMMITMENT:                     Paid Part-time or Internship: 12-29 hours/week
STARTING SALARY:                                     Base pay: $12.50

Position located near IU Indianapolis Campus! (position is part of the Community Work-study program at IU Indianapolis)

This position is limited to IU Indianapolis Student candidates with a Federal Work-Study award. To verify you have a Federal Work-Study award, please go to your One.IU.edu Account, Student Center, Financial Aid Summary. If you have an award, it will be listed with the rest of your financial aid (loans, grants, scholarships, etc.). You may also email the Office of Student Financial Services at finaid@iupui.edu to inquire about eligibility.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a dynamic, forward-looking, and growing organization. We seek well-qualified, highly motivated, creative, and solution-oriented candidates to join our team as tutors at The Upward College Program (UCP). In response to the growing needs of the community, since 2011, BACI has implemented the year-round Upward College Program for the area high school students to prepare them for college access and success. In order to achieve this goal, the UCP provides tutoring, standardized test preparation, and assistance with college, scholarship, and financial aid applications for high school juniors and seniors from Burma for six to ten hours a week.

UCP tutors will provide personalized assistance and tutoring to UCP students in various subject areas and will promote BACI’s mission of enhancing educational opportunities for the Burmese community. The position will also assist UCP staff with other Program objectives related to college preparedness, such as SAT and other standardized test prep courses and helping students apply for college. Tutors will attend UCP after school sessions from 3-6:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at Southport High School and Perry Meridian High School, as well as may be asked to provide additional tutoring hours as needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

•         Provide tutoring and instruction services for High School juniors or seniors from Burma at BACI Upward College Program in math, science, English, social science, and other courses.

•         Cooperate with UCP staff in order to provide students with personalized assistance with homework assignments.

•         Assist senior students with filling college/scholarship applications, ensure students have submitted all required application materials, and revise application essays as.

•         Aid program staff with coordination of other UCP programming as needed, such SAT and other standardized test prep courses for junior students, STEM training, and leadership courses.

•         Attend UCP staff training and meetings in order to ensure all staff adhere to instruction standards. 

Qualifications:

 • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

   • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

   • Detail oriented, able to multitask.

   • Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently.

   • Enthusiasm for BACI’s mission and vision.

   • Cooperative, friendly, and helpful attitude with clients and co-workers. Ability to work closely with other employees to ensure a positive, constructive environment within the Employment and Microenterprise Development team and throughout the Institute.

   • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and personal integrity.

   • Flexibility and availability, including willingness to travel and work some weekends.

   • International experience is desirable – high degree of cultural sensitivity and competence required.

   • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive, solution-oriented approach.

   • Willing to learn.

   • Pass the Background Check.

IU Indianapolis Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success Gained:

Communicator The ability to evaluate information, be an active listener, build relationships, and convey ideas effectively.

 Community Contributor The ability to show respect and engage with own and other cultural backgrounds, behave ethically and protect confidential/sensitive information at all times, and help to build a community between the faculty and students.

Students will learn how to be better communicators by building relationships with peers and fellow students. Individuals in this position will improve their active listening skills by interacting with and assisting other students in their job search.

Students will collaborate with peers and professionals across campus to provide better learning opportunities for students. Students will gain analytical skills by evaluating current procedures and determining effectiveness through the use of data and research.

Students will gain knowledge about other cultures through interacting with members of the community. This position will provide students with skills to help communicate with others how our choices impact our community.