Tutor/Counselors: Regional Campuses
Position Description
Supervise students and lead activities related to culture, sports, mental health, self-care, poetry, dance, and/or other areas of personal and student interest. Provide individual and group tutoring sessions for 1 – 3 hours a day. Assist faculty members with class instruction. Enforce and personally abide by program rules and regulations Maintain privacy and/or confidentiality when handling participant, staff, and community incidents and conflicts. Attend and participate in all staff meetings and other events. Perform other tasks as assigned and as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Academic competence in at least one academic area such as English, mathematics, science, and social students.
· Experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs.
· Demonstrates maturity, good judgment, patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
· Experience working with adolescents from multicultural backgrounds.
Dates and Compensation
Program dates: July 5th- 29th (training is required prior to the program dates). Priority will be given to applications received by March 11th, 2022. Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview, to be held in March and April. A criminal background check and Minor Protection Training are mandatory. The university requires Covid vaccinations for all employees; unless a waiver is approved by Human Resources. The compensation is $15.00 per hour for 5 to 7 hours a day Monday-Friday.
Apply
To apply, please complete the application by June 3, 2022 and send it to:
Dr. Christina Irizarry, Program Director
christina.irizarry@uconn.edu
368 Fairfield Way, U-4170. Storrs, CT 06269
Residential Tutor/Counselors: Hartford/Storrs Campus
Position Description
The Tutor/Counselor position involves a five-week commitment (from June 15th - July 22nd) to a residential program at UConn, Storrs. Tutor/Counselors work with high school students from Sunday evenings (or Monday morning) until Friday afternoon. The Tutor/Counselor position is very intensive and involves being available 24 hours a day. Tutor/Counselors also assist faculty members in small classes, provide tutoring in the evenings, help lead recreational and cultural activities, supervise students in the resident halls, enforce the program rules and regulations, and act as advisors and mentors to the students in the program. Tutor/Counselors must participate in a mandatory training prior to students arriving to campus.
Minimum Qualifications
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Academic competence in at least one academic area such as English, mathematics, science, and social students.
· Experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs.
· Demonstrates maturity, good judgment, patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
· Experience working with adolescents from multicultural backgrounds.
Dates and Compensation
Program dates: June 15th- July 22nd (training is required prior to the program dates). Priority will be given to applications received by March 11th, 2022. Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview, to be held in March and April. A criminal background check and Minor Protection Training are mandatory. The university requires Covid vaccinations for all employees; unless a waiver is approved by Human Resources. The position includes a salary of $2,100.00 plus room and board.
Note: Weekend stay in the dormitory is not included—except for designated Sunday evenings
Apply
To apply, please complete the application by June 3, 2022 and send it to:
Dr. Christina Irizarry, Program Director
christina.irizarry@uconn.edu
368 Fairfield Way, U-4170. Storrs, CT 06269
Summer Program Instructor
Position Description
ConnCAP works with high school students who are seeking a challenging and exciting academic opportunity and who have the potential to continue their education beyond high school. An integral part of our program is the intensive summer program, which provides academic instruction designed to give rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students the opportunity to experience a college environment while obtaining supplemental high school level academic preparation. We are seeking applications from qualified instructors for all subjects-- English (Literature and Composition), Mathematics (Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus/Calculus), Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with a lab), and Social Studies, and additional enrichment seminars such as Study Skills, and College Preparation.
Responsibilities Include:
· Teaching two-three class sessions either in the mornings or in the afternoons
· Preparing and presenting materials for assigned subject area
· Class preparation, defining course requirements, grading and homework assignments
· Keeping attendance, monitoring class behavior, completing students conduct reports as needed
· Working closely with an assigned class tutor
· Providing mid-program and final student evaluations
· Attending pre-program orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings, and other program events
· Additional responsibilities vary according to the class and time commitment.
Minimum Qualifications
-
- Experience working with adolescents in a multi-cultural educational setting
- Teaching experience in the assigned subject area
- Preference will be given to instructors who are certified in their subject area
Dates and Compensation
Specific dates, locations and compensation will be discussed during the interview. Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview, to be held in March and April. A criminal background check and Minor Protection Training are mandatory. The university requires Covid vaccinations for all employees; unless a waiver is approved by Human Resources.
Apply
To apply, please send a letter of interest and resume by June 3, 2022 to:
Dr. Christina Irizarry, Program Director
christina.irizarry@uconn.edu
368 Fairfield Way, U-4170. Storrs, CT 06269
Residential Hall Coordinators
Position Description
The UConn College Awareness and Preparation Program (ConnCAP) is a college preparation program that provides high school students from target high schools in Hartford and Windham with the opportunity to participate in a five-week intensive in-person summer academic program at UConn Storrs. Students will take courses, participate in extracurricular activities, and develop skills to help them succeed in high school and beyond. Hall Coordinators are needed to work closely with the Program Advisors to manage all daily operations within the dorm as well as supervise a staff of Tutor/Counselors and the students in the program. Coordination of student events, staff meetings, and field trips are some examples of duties. The Hall Coordinator position is very intensive, requires a high level of organization, an ability to work effectively with others, and involves being available 24 hours a day throughout the duration of the summer program. There will also be a required program preparation period during mid-to-late June
Minimum Qualifications
-
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good academic standing
- Administrative and organization skills
- Experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs.
- Supervisory and/or Residential Life experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrates maturity, good judgment, patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working with adolescents from multicultural backgrounds.
Dates and Compensation
Program dates: June 19th-July 22nd (training is required prior to the program dates). Priority will be given to applications received by March 11th, 2022. Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview, to be held in March and April. A criminal background check and Minor Protection Training are mandatory. The university requires COVID vaccinations for all employees; unless a waiver is approved by Human Resources. Salary will be discussed during the interview. Room and board is included for this position.
Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three references by June 3, 2022 to:
Dr. Christina Irizarry, Program Director
christina.irizarry@uconn.edu
368 Fairfield Way, U-4170. Storrs, CT 06269