Job Description

Title: Summer Tutor Counselor – TRIO Upward Bound

Salary Range: $2,000 for assignment period

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC

Department: Academics, & Student Services

The Summer Tutor Counselor for the TRIO Upward Bound Program is responsible for supporting and supervising high school participants during the five- week residential summer program. Counselors serve as mentors, role models, and student advocates while fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that promotes academic success, personal growth, and positive social development.

This will be a temporary position, running from June 14th to July 17th.

Job Duties:

• Reside in the residence hall with Upward Bound participants throughout the duration of the summer program.
• Supervise and monitor students during daily activities, including evening programming, study hall sessions, recreational activities, and meals.
• Escort students safely to and from campus locations, including the dining hall and scheduled program activities.
• Provide guidance and support to students in developing healthy social interactions and positive peer relationships.
• Encourage and facilitate student participation in organized group activities, recreational events, and community-building experiences.
• Transport students using program-provided vehicles to and from approved locations and activities in accordance with institutional and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with assigned teachers to provide classroom assistance, tutoring, and academic support to participants.
• Serve as a mentor and positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and effective communication.
• Communicate student concerns, behavioral issues, or emergencies promptly to program leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and other program-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required for transportation responsibilities.
• Ability to reside on campus and maintain flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current college enrollment or bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Skills Requested:

• Experience working with high school students, youth programs, camps, or educational support services preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and program staff.
• Residential, live-in position during the summer program period.
• Requires evening and weekend availability.
• Frequent interaction with students in academic, recreational, and residential settings.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.