Tutor

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Academic Affairs, After School Programs, Background Investigation, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Educational Administration, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Tracking, Public Safety, Secondary School, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
3 days ago

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu

https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • Have you been awarded a Federal Work Study award for the year?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
  • Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/