Afterschool Tutor Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/07/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17210N
Job Title
Tutor
Working Title
Work Study Tutor and Mentor
Career Progression Track
UGR
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
No
Standard Hours per Week
19
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Kearns High School 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday - East High School 3 PM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday - West High School 3PM - 4:30 PM
Thursday - Highland High School 3PM - 4:30 PM
*Additional Online Tutoring Hours Selected by Student Employee
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
00785 - First Generation Programs
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
14.00
Close Date
10/07/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
08/05/2026
Job Summary
TheTRIOUpward Bound Program at the University of Utah is seeking talented, experienced Tutors to assist in the delivery of an after-school tutoring program to high school students between grades 9 and 12, within the Salt Lake and Granite School Districts.
TheTRIOUpward Bound Program helps both struggling and gifted students reach their full potential by supplementing the instruction they receive in class and guiding them toward study practices and aides that can help them excel.
Tutors work with individual students one-on-one and occasionally organize group activities for students who are studying the same material.
TheTRIOUpward Bound team offers compassionate, motivating assistance to students, and tutors are expected to do the same.
Responsibilities
• Meet students at their high school and on campus to review homework assignments in the applicable subject area
• Review recent homework assignments and test scores, then work through problems or questions that the student did not answer correctly
• Give short presentations on monthly theme, lead activities related to theme, and lead discussions with students on the theme
• Employ proven study aides to prepare for upcoming tests and quizzes
• Complete a short debrief form after 1-1 tutoring with students to track progress.
• Assist with management of classroom space at high schools
• Promote a supportive environment for all positive role models and representative of theTRIOoffice.
* Candidate needs to have transportation to-from high schools
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required.
The incumbent will be required to pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Background check
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
• Prefrence given to those in STEM majors
• Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with students from diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
• Be willing to commit 15 hours per week (Including some Saturday mornings)
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to transport students in University vehicles if necessary, take and pass state driving exam
• Ability to pass a background check • Ability to develop positive rapport with students
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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