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  • UCAP Summer Job Opportunity

     

    University of Connecticut

    Center for Academic Programs

     

    UConn College Access & Preparation Program (UCAP)

     

    Residential Tutor/Counselors

     

    UCAP is looking for summer Tutor/Counselors to work with high school students participating in a four-week college preparation residential program.

     

    Brief Description: The Tutor/Counselor position involves a commitment from June 19th - July 19th (tentative dates) to a residential program at UConn, Storrs. Tutor/Counselors work with high school students from Sunday evenings 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 program rules and regulations, and act as advisors and mentors to the students in the program. Tutor/Counselors must participate in a mandatory program and Minor Protection Training.

     

    Minimum Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, good academic standing, and administrative and organizational skills are highly desirable for the position. Tutor/Counselors must have academic competence in at least one academic area: English, Math, Science, and Foreign Languages. Some experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs is highly desirable for this position. Tutor/Counselors are individuals that demonstrate maturity, good judgment, patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds. Preferred qualifications include experience working with high school students, Residential Life, and experience with multicultural populations. To learn more about UCAP visit: https://cap.uconn.edu/

     

    Selected candidates will be invited for an interview during the months of March and April. Priority will be given to applications received by March 4, 2019.

     

    • The position has a salary of $1,800.00 plus room and board.

    Note: Weekend stay in the dormitory is not included—except for designated Sunday evenings.

     

    For more information and to apply, please contact:

     

    Susana Ulloa, Director

    UCAP Program

    368 Fairfield Road U-4170

    Storrs, CT 06269-2170

    860-486-3074

    860-486-4024 (fax)

    Susana.Ulloa@UConn.edu

    For more information, contact: Center for Academic Programs at Susana.Ulloa@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Honors Programming and Events at 860-486-1616.