The Brandeis University TRiO Upward Bound Program is a year-round college-preparatory program. Our mission is to assist low-income, first-generation college bound high school students in successful completion of secondary education and prepare them academically and socially for enrollment and completion of higher education.  Our tutor-counselors help to meet these program objectives during our summer program by leading structured study halls, providing a supportive and encouraging classroom atmosphere, and encouraging students to grow intellectually. 

Dates: June 30, 2025 ⓠAugust 8, 2025

Hours and Pay Rate: TC Hours: 12:30 - 3:30 pm from Monday to Thursday and 9:30 - 3:30 on Friday

$16/hourly

We are seeking tutor-counselors who can help lead engaging and meaningful workshops for high school students in the following areas (and more). Candidates should be comfortable planning and facilitating interactive sessions that promote creativity, expression, and leadership. We also welcome additional workshop ideas that align with studentsâ™ interests and development.

Areas of interest include:

• Debate and Mock Trial

• Photography and Videography

• Painting (Arts)

• Music and Dance

• Other creative or skill-building workshops relevant to high school students

Other duties &  responsibilities include:

• Participate in staff orientation a week prior to program start date. Full participation is a condition of employment.

• Support student learning through serving as teacherâ™s assistant in morning academic courses.

• Facilitate the studentâ™s organizational, problem-solving & communication skills development. 

• Develop and facilitate team activities for leadership and community building.

• Lead and supervise students during physical activities in the afternoon.

• Assist students in identifying & realizing their academic potential through effective planning.

• Provide & maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. 

• Assist in event set-up and clean up throughout the summer.

• Communicate daily with staff members, administrative staff, students, and parents/guardians.

• Enforce Upward Bound rules and regulations.

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the staff.

Qualifications:

• Matriculating college students (juniors, seniors and graduate students preferred) with some tutoring/counseling experience working with low-income and/or culturally diverse students.

• Ability to communicate effectively with HS students; including the willingness & patience to explain academic material to a variety of learning types and to provide constructive feedback and support.

• Ability to tutor students in at least one of the following subject areas: English, mathematics, science, history or Spanish

• Must be highly energetic

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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