Friday, November 30, 2018

Tutor-Counselor Positions available at the Upward Bound Regional Math Science Center

The Upward Bound Regional Math Science Center (RMSC) at Frostburg State University seeks tutor/ counselors for a summer program designed to encourage and motivate qualified high school students to pursue post-secondary education and to develop skills and attitudes essential for success beyond high school.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • These are residential positions and Tutor Counselors (TCs) are responsible for supervising program participants (high school students) in the residence halls and during all RMSC sponsored activities.
  • Tutor Counselors are also an integral part of the student’s academic experience as TCs attend academic classes with the students and assist them as they complete their scientific investigations.
  • TCs also chaperone field trips; plan & lead recreational activities; and create, maintain & enforce a safe, positive & productive residential hall living environment.

Includes one week of staff training and the multi-week summer program with students.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE, TENTATIVE DATES, and SALARY
(All residential positions include training week. Room, board, and all field trip expenses paid by the RMSC.)

  • TC for Beginning Researcher Program June 12 – July 3, 2019 $1,300
  • TC for Intermediate Researcher Program June 12 – July 12, 2019 $1,800
  • TC for Advanced Researcher Program June 12 – July 26, 2019 $2,700

Minimum Requirements:

  • One Year Undergraduate Experience
  • Comfortable Working Out Of Doors (some of our science projects include field work)
  • Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Ability To Relate To Diverse University Population
  • Evidence Of Success In Course Work In Science, Math or Writing
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience Supervising Students In Residential Setting
  • Tutoring Or Teaching In Math, Science Or Writing
  • Experience As Camp Counselor
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Experience With Disadvantaged Youth
  • Participated In TRIO Or Similar Program


For more information, please visit https://www.frostburg.edu/student-life/rmsc/ or 1-800-646-6004

To Apply: Send a letter of interest; resume; copy of transcripts; and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Regional Math/Science Center
Frostburg State University
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532

or via email at RMSC@frostburg.edu. If applying via email please indicate position and your name in the subject line: ex: TC – Jim Smith

Deadline: Applications are reviewed as they are received, and interviews will begin in January and continue until all positions are filled. You are encouraged to submit your application early for consideration for these positions.