Residential Tutor Counselor

Posting Number: NT00127

Benefits Eligible?
No

Anticipated Start Date or
Semester: June 14, 2026

End of Temporary or Limited Position
08/08/2026

Priority given to
applicants who apply by
03/20/2026

Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

• The number of
  available positions is contingent on student enrollment and funding.
• Candidates must upload a resume, cover letter, and the most
  recent unofficial transcript, in addition to providing three references. In the cover letter, identify three subjects from the Required
  Qualifications that the candidate is qualified to tutor.
• A Tutor Counselor may be assigned to tutor up to three classes.
• Salary range: $3,000 to $4,000 (all applicable taxes will be deducted).
• Board: will be provided Monday through Friday
  (excluding July 6).
• Housing will be available for the duration of employment.
• Fringe benefits include health insurance,
  which will only be available from June 29 to August 7 and will be secondary to the employee’s health plan.
• Applicants offered a
  Tutor Counselor position must submit their official college transcript in a sealed envelope by May 29th.
• Foreign citizens working
  in the U.S. under a visa should note that this is a short-term position, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor any type of
  work-authorization visa.
• Before finalizing employment, this position requires successful completion of a background check, which
  may include, but is not limited to, verification of education, employment history, and a criminal and sex offender record check. The
  employee must also submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office.

Min Salary:
na

Max Salary: na

AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of
protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of
application.

Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Employment Period: June 14 – August 8
(Full-time, residential).

Full participation is required during the following outlined dates:

• June 15 – June 26: Monday
  through Friday during orientation / training, including evenings.
• Sunday evening through Friday evenings when students are on
  campus. No classes July 6 (in observance of Independence Day).
• All Tutor Counselors must reside in a campus residential hall and
  share a suite with a group of 7 – 10 Upward Bound high school students. Their primary responsibilities include mentoring, supervising, and
  tutoring the summer program participants.
• Tutor Counselors must be available during into the night hours to supervise students, in
  addition to their assigned daytime duties. The residential schedule runs from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon, and residential staff are
  not permitted to leave the campus while students are on campus.

Position Overview

The Upward Bound Program
at Rhode Island College is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12 grade college-bound high school students. The goal of Upward
Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants.

Interested
candidates should visit: https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/center-scholar-development/upward-bound for more information
about the Upward Bound Program.

This summer program seeks to cultivate a community that prioritizes academic excellence, personal
growth, and student accountability. Participants reside in a dormitory at RIC, where they are supervised by the team of tutor counselors.
Throughout the program, students take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and SAT preparation. They may
also participate in introductory level courses in foreign languages, dance, and STEM courses. Beyond academic coursework, the program
provides social, recreational, cultural, and field trip activities for students to engage in exploration.

We seek dedicated
individuals to serve as Tutor Counselors, providing mentorship, supervision, and academic support to high school participants in a dynamic
residential program.

Essential Duties

• Participate in orientation and training from June 15 to June 26,
  including evenings.
• Supervise and mentor 7 to 10 students; support and uphold the Community Norms (Code of Conduct).
• Promote the use of conflict-resolution strategies to tackle student issues.
• Tutor approximately 30 to 40 students in 2 – 3
  assigned subject areas.
• Conduct weekly meetings with instructors to track student progress.
• Organize and document tutoring
  sessions.
• Maintain accurate tutoring session records.
• Plan and execute diverse cultural and character-building
  activities
• Attend regular staff meetings and individual advisor check-ins
• Respond to routine and emergency situations as
  trained.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in weekly on-on-one meetings with the
  resident manager.

Occasional Duties

Directly supervise a group of students on field trips including
NYC.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Maturity and responsible character to serve as a role model
  for students and team of tutor counselors.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• 24/7 availability during program (Sunday afternoon through Friday
  afternoon)
• On-campus residence, sharing a suite with 7- 10 high school students
• No enrollment in summer classes during the
  employment period.
• Adherence to all program, College, and State regulations.
• Available through Saturday, August 8 for
  project completion.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Full-time undergraduate
  with 30+ credits and 2.75+ GPA at the end of the fall 2025 semester.
• Strong academic proficiency to tutor English, Mathematics, SAT
  Prep, Science, STEM, and Introductory Foreign Language classes (i.e., Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, German, Greek, Japanese,
  etc.)

Experience:

• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in residence
  life, youth programs, mentoring, or tutoring.
• Ability to work with diverse adolescent populations.

Additional
requirements/expectations:

• 24/7 availability during program (Sunday afternoon through Friday evening)
• On-campus
  residence, sharing a suite with 7- 10 high school students
• No enrollment in summer classes during the employment period.
• Adherence to all program, College, and State regulations.
• Available through Saturday, August 9 for project completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of college housing experience.
• Recent college graduates and
  post-graduate degree students.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse
environmental conditions. Teaching instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting, and the residential facility is one of the
college dormitories. However, participation in planned cultural and social activities with students is expected.

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