FA24 Tutor - Veteran's Upward Bound (Science)

Job Summary 

Position is contracted for the 2024 – 2025 academic year. This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.

Reports to the Director of the Veteran’s Upward Bound Program.

Responsible for providing individual and/or group tutoring to program participants enrolled in The Veteran’s Upward Bound Program.

Tutors work to enhance students' subject understanding and foster meta-learning by teaching effective learning and study strategies. They also serve as positive role models, showing passion and commitment while supporting and empowering college-bound program participants with the potential for higher education success.

Important information for applicants:

Evening and weekend work required. 

Position may be on the Texas State Campus (San Marcos) and at target areas in San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, and Killeen. Must have reliable transportation to get to each target area if needed. 

Mandatory Training 1 week prior to starting (Texas State University San Marcos Campus)

Duties

• Provide academic tutoring (individual and small group) to VUB program participants.
• Tutor and assist program participants with content subject matter using a scaffolding approach to create independent learners.
• Participate in tutor training sessions, team meetings, and additional workshops as arranged.
• Be prompt, available and prepared for all tutoring time commitments.
• Maintain up-to-date records of tutoring contacts and submit records to Director weekly.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to student participants.
• Assist with additional duties as needed.

On Campus Job Location- NA Offsite

• 400 N LBJ House (400 N LBJ Dr San Marcos Texas 78666)
• Round Rock Campus (as needed)
• Target Areas (San Antonio, Austin, Killeen) as needed.

Direct Supervisor 

• Veteran’s Upward Bound Program Director (Armando Garza)

Work Schedule 

• Weekdays as needed Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
• Evenings as needed.
• Weekends (Saturdays) as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Junior standing or above with 3.0 overall GPA.
• Academically proficient (received a “B” or higher in course) and able to tutor in Science (Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or Biology).
• Demonstrated motivational and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience tutoring on a variety of subjects.
• Experience tutoring one of the above-named courses referred.

Employee Evaluation Process 

• Weekly and monthly (informal)
• End of each Semester (formal) facilitated by Program Director.

Pay Rate Determination

• The pay rate is determined in accordance with the University Pay Plan : Office of Human Resources : Texas State University (txst.edu)
• This is a grant-funded position, and as such not subject to annual increases in salary.