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Working Title : Tutor/Mentor

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional

Agency: Central Lakes College

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 04/23/2024

• Closing Date: 05/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Colleges & Universities / Central Lakes College - Unrep

• Appointment Type: Limited, Full-Time

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:30

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $16.82 - $19.69 / hourly; $35,120 - $41,113 / annually

• Classified Status: Unclassified

• Anticipated Start Date: 05/29/2024

• End Date: 07/03/2024

• Re-Posting: No

• FLSA Status: NonExempt

• Telework Eligible: No

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (http://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700) : No

This position was previously posted from 4/4/2024 - 4/19/2024. If you have already applied you do not need to re-apply.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is responsible for providing leadwork direction to the tutor/mentors, as well as acting as a tutor/mentor to the high school students in grades 9 – 12 on the campus of Central Lakes College who attend the five week Upward Bound summer program designed to provide academic and cultural experiences that will support their goals of attending a postsecondary institution. Students live in a residence hall for five weeks during the summer program. This position is designed to provide students in secondary, post-secondary, and graduate study with employment that assists them in reaching identifiable educational goals.

• Monitor student’s safety and wellbeing during the Upward Bound camp to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment. Be available to students during all scheduled times, interacting with them on various activities, as well as ensuring the students follow all Upward Bound and Central Lakes College guidelines.

• Develop and execute social and cultural programming/activities to enhance the student’s experiences and to meet the goals of the Upward Bound Summer program.

• Provide academic tutoring and personal coaching to Upward Bound students to help ensure students success and meet Upward Bound goals.

• Attend daily staff meetings to ensure accurate communication of information and the quality of the summer program is maintained.

• Assist the Residence Hall Director, summer instructors, and Upward Bound professional staff as assigned to ensure success of program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma.

• At least 1 year of post-secondary education.

• Currently enrolled in secondary, post-secondary, or graduate study programs.

• Skill in communicating effectively to develop and implement policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Desire to work with and relate to a disadvantaged population.

• Knowledge of residential hall living.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

• Ability to take initiative and be accountable for a wide range of responsibilities.

• Strong support of goals of the Upward Bound program.

• Willingness to be flexible and creative.

• Background or current studies in counseling, education, or a related field.

• Previous Upward Bound Tutor/Mentor experience.

• Demonstrate experience in tutoring or counseling high school students.

• Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with CLC's Culture of Caring environment.

Additional Requirements

Background check is required.

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.