Job Description

UPchieve is a nonprofit that provides free, 24/7 online tutoring and college counseling to low-income middle school and high school students. Its mission is to democratize access to academic support so that all students have an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility. As an Academic Coach, you will support students remotely through UPchieve’s online platform in a range of subjects, including math (pre-algebra through calculus), the sciences (biology, chemistry, and physics), reading and writing, English, U.S. history and social studies, and college prep (SAT/ACT and college essay review). Because students request help around the clock, shifts are flexible and scheduled around your availability, with a commitment of roughly 5–10 hours per week. The role is fully remote, and we provide training and feedback to help you get started.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tutor students one-on-one through UPchieve’s virtual classroom, which pairs a single student with a single coach and provides a text-based chat and a shared whiteboard.
• Get certified in three or more UPchieve subjects and provide academic support in those subjects (subjects span math, science, reading and writing, English, social studies and history, and college prep).
• Complete UPchieve’s tutor training and apply feedback to provide encouraging, student-centered support — no prior tutoring experience required.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Additional information may be found here

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• No tutoring experience required.
• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at Liberty University.
• Have Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Have 5 to 10 hours of work availability per week.
• Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment and subsequent checks on behalf of the Federal Work Study Community Service Project site as well as Liberty University. Failure to pass a background check will result in immediate termination.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least a second-year student at Liberty University preferred.
• Must be in good standing (no reprimands or suspensions).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of tutoring material, Upchieve Tutoring, and Liberty University.
• Ability to learn technology quickly.
• Ability to work well under pressure, follow written instructions, and take initiative when needed.
• Strong sense of self-discipline and good time management skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to sit to perform tutoring responsibilities or type on a keyboard.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

Virtual tutors are remote workers. The work environment must include a computer with a strong internet connection.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.