TRIO UB​/UBMS Summer Tutor Counselor

About The University Of Georgia

Posting Number: G/R32147P

Working Title: TRIO UB/UBMS Summer Tutor Counselor

Department: VPI-Office for Student Success

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/15/2026

Posting Date: 02/06/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location: Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist Instructor with supplemental preparation for class. Assist instructor with daily classroom activities.
• Attend all study hall periods. Assist students in specified area during the study hall period.
• Reside and supervise students in residence halls.
• Attend all residential staff meetings. Supply daily report to counselors. Assist the program with ongoing activities outside classroom. Upkeep of tutorial log.
• Participate in program evaluation. Assist with programmatic duties as assigned by UB/UBMS staff.

Classification Title

Temporary Hourly Professional

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Position Summary

Residential Tutor/Counselor (RTC) is responsible for the well‑being of Upward Bound students. Mentoring, academic tutoring, and various types of supervision are all facets of this responsibility. For five weeks, with the exception of weekends, the RTC is expected to keep close contact with the students in all aspects of community life. The Residential Tutor Counselor (RTC) lives in the residence hall among students and takes on the roles of teacher, counselor, and mentor.

The RTC enforces program rules and codes of behavior and is expected to respond to all nighttime emergencies. RTCs should report serious breaches of program rules to the proper administrator. RTCs will sleep and reside in the program’s residence hall and be available for nighttime emergencies.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position

Upper level academically successful college student (at least 45 credits earned). Knowledge of either Foreign Language, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, English or Math. Interest in working with adolescents.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies

Knowledge of either Foreign Language, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, English or Math. Interest in working with adolescents. Interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of the disadvantaged, and commitment to the goals of Upward Bound. Intangible traits such as reliability, flexibility, effective communication, trustworthiness, motivation, leadership qualities and a positive attitude. Excel in a team setting.

Physical Demands

Some light lifting.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)

No

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