TRIO Upward Bound Student Tutor

Department

• Department of
• Educational
• Pathways (DEP)
• Special
• Instructions to
• Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: A Resume A Cover Letter - In your cover letter, please briefly explain why you are interested in tutoring with Upward Bound, what tutoring experience you have (if any), how many terms you’ve completed in college, class standing, and which subjects you are qualified to tutor (passed with B or higher).

For additional information please contact

Vicky Antunez at virginia.antunez@oregonstate.edu

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple part-time tutors (maximum of 10 hours per week) for the OSU Upward Bound Program at our six target schools in the following locations: Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, McMinnville, Hillsboro and Hood River.

Upward Bound Tutors work individually and with small groups of UB high school students to assist with their studies in Math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus) Science (biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy/physiology) and English/Writing over the course of the term (week 2 through week 10) to help them better understand course material and prepare for assignments and exams. We are looking for one tutor in each of the academic areas, but individuals who can work in two or more fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*

• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
• Required This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.
• Preferred Federal Work-Study eligibility is preferred.
• Previous experience tutoring, mentoring, coaching, teaching, or supporting high school or college students in an academic or educational setting, whether paid or unpaid.
• Current or prior participation in, employment with, or involvement in TRIO programs (e.g., Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services), CAMP, EOP, LSAMP, or other college access and student support programs.
• Demonstrated interest in supporting students’ academic achievement, personal development, college readiness, and pursuit of postsecondary education.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and teamwork skills, with the ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Working Conditions/Schedule: Tutors will work primarily in school-based settings at one of OSU TRIO Upward Bound’s six target schools in Corvallis, Albany, Sweet Home, McMinnville, Hillsboro, or Hood River.

Work schedules will vary by school site and student needs and will be coordinated with the Upward Bound Program.

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-14

Anticipated End Date