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Temporary Academic Tutor - GEAR UP KCK

University of Kansas
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
1 day ago
  • FLSA
1 day ago
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Position Overview

The University of Kansas GEARUP program hires colleges students to work as academic mentors in Kansas City Kansas Public Schools. Mentors/Tutors will provide before, during and after school support services with program participants. We look for KU students in a variety of majors who have a strong dedication to helping youth and a desire to make a difference.
 

Job Description

95% 
  • Attend to individual learning needs by assisting students in subject content preparations for class/tests. 
  • Review important concepts relevant to subject tutored.  
  • Assess learning progress and preparedness of students. 
  • Establish an environment of patience, encouragement, and rapport with students. 
  • Be punctual and consistent in attendance for tutoring sessions. 
  • Check in with GEARUP Staff regularly for scheduling, information/assignments. 
  • Complete the Activity Log for each tutoring session and turn in as directed by the Site Coordinator. 
5%
  • Complete online timesheets as directed by the Director weekly. 
  • Complete all necessary paperwork according to time frames allotted. 
  • Keep GEAR UP Staff informed of all problems or potential problems regarding tutoring.
5%
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

  1. High school diploma or GED
  2. 60 credit hours in specific content area
  3. Direct work experience with target population, as evidenced by application materials
  4. Familiarity with target areas and community resources

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any STEM field, English related field or Education field
  2. Experience with GEAR UP/TRIO Programs 
  3. Tutoring experience 
  4. ELL background 
  5. Bilingual

Contact Information to Applicants

LaCretia Wooten
lacretia.wooten@ku.edu
 

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:
  • resume
  • cover letter explaining how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
  • list of three professional references
Application review begins Monday, October 12, 2026, and will continue until a qualified applicant is selected.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
  • Advertised Salary Range: $20-$25 per hour based on experience
  • Application Review Begins: 12-Oct-2026
  • Anticipated Start Date: 09-Nov-2026
  • FTE: .50
  • Reg/Temp: Temporary
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
  • Work Location Assignment: On-Site

Temporary Academic Tutor - GEAR UP KCK · University of Kansas

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