Veterans Upward Bound Tutor

Achievement & Assessment Inst

Position Overview
The mission of Veterans Upward Bound
(VUB) is to assist veterans in returning to post-secondary educational programs. VUB provides instruction in math, reading, composition,
literature and computer skills. The Tutor will provide instruction in one-to-one, small group, and workshop settings. Successful candidate
will adhere to the principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education.

This position is located in
Kansas City, KS, but travel within the five-county target area is also expected.

Job Description
70% 

• Present subject matter and facilitate learning in math, reading, composition, literature and computer skills.
• Provide
  instruction or tutoring in developmental academic skills, particularly basic math and reading.
• Facilitate independent study
  (individualized instruction using computer assisted learning and other available resources).
• Adapt curriculum to individual student
  and project needs.
• Maintain academic support resource library for project participants.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on
  educational topics (i.e. study skills, testing, etc.)
• Be available (on a scheduled basis) to respond to student
  questions.

15% 

• Maintain accurate records of participant activities and attendance.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and
  confidential client records.
• Monitor progress of project participants.
• Assist with maintaining the project’s focus on
  achieving project objectives.
• Adhere to deadlines and regulations regarding required project documentation, reports, data
  collection, and forms.

5%

• Coordinate with VUB Director in implementing each participant’s Student Success
  Plan.

5%

• Assist VUB Director in evaluating program activities.

5%

• Other duties as
  assigned.

Position Requirements
This position will include a combination of in-person tasks and remote work,
dependent on the needs of the program.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. At least one year of
   related professional experience working in adult education or with low-income individuals/families, first-generation students or
   veterans.
3. Excellent written skills as demonstrated by application materials.
4. Demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft 365
   as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in teaching and motivating adult
   learners.
2. Veteran status.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues and problems experienced by
   veterans.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with target population.
5. Experience working independently and complying
   with program guidelines.
6. Willingness to work flexible hours – some evening hours may be required.

Contact
Information to Applicants
Steven Mutz, stevemutz@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:

• Resume
• Names and Contact
  Information for 3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For priority
consideration, please submit your application by 7/12/23. The search will continue until a qualified applicant is
identified.

Advertised Salary Range: 22.00/hour

Application Review Begins:
12-Jul-2023

Anticipated Start Date: 24-Jul-2023

Primary Campus
Kansas City,
Kansas

FTE: .25

Reg/Temp: Temporary

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule
Work to be performed during regular business hours.

Conditions of Employment
Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment
On-Site

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 persons have been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the
Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center,
1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director,
Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina,
and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).