Tutor/Counselor - Upward Bound Program (temporary)

Tutor/Counselor - Upward Bound Program (temporary)

Category:

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Department:

SSEM-TRiO Programs

Locations:

Fall River, MA

Posted:

Mar 26, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part Time Non Benefited

Position ID:

198594

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Tutor/Counselor - Upward Bound Program (temporary)

DEPARTMENT

TRIO Program/Student Services and Enrollment Management

PRIMARY LOCATION

Program located at

UMASS DARTHMOUTH.

Candidate will need to come to Bristol Community College Fall River Campus for onboarding purposes.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Director of the Upward Bound Program and Residential Supervisor

POSITION STATUS

This is a temporary, grant-funded, non-unit, non-benefitted position. The duration of this position is expected to be June 23, 2024 - August 2, 2024, subject to change. Dates include additional orientation and program close-out days. Residency is required Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons.

SALARY:

$3500 total for the full program, to be paid in bi-weekly installments (includes room and board)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program to assist approximately 77 college-bound high school students who are low income and/or will be the first generation in their families to enter college. The students, who are from Fall River public schools, receive rigorous academic instruction and advisement to prepare for success in college. The Tutor/Counselor will provide, among other duties, full-time college-preparatory tutoring and counseling for Math, English, Science or Foreign Language (subject matter will be assigned based on tutor's knowledge) in a six-week residential program, with an additional week for orientation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise/lead students in academic and social activities. Assist in dormitory supervision. Participate in workshops and meetings related to student academic, behavioral and personal development. Document services and write student evaluations. Supervise field trips, recreational activities and cultural events. Provide daily tutorial assistance in assigned subject area. Enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations. Participate in all orientation/final weekend staff meetings and awards ceremony. Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community. Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. Must be a matriculating college junior, senior, or graduate student with tutoring, advising, or counseling experience. Demonstrated experience working with low income and first-generation youth. Demonstrated experience with coordination of student services. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications. The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated proficiency with Google, Zoom, or similar digital platforms. Robust understanding and demonstrated inclusion of best practices focused on access, equity, student success, and high impact practices. Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

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