What are the responsibilities and job description for the YES Student Tutor/Mentor - Student Hourly position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position OverviewThe Youth Educational Services (YES) Tutoring program hires KU students to work as tutors and mentors in local Lawrence public schools. Tutors provide before, during and after school tutoring services with kindergarten through high school students. We look for KU students in a variety of majors who have a strong dedication to helping youth and a desire to make a difference.Job Description100% - Assisting teachers in Lawrence Public Schools (K-12) with tutoring needs.
Required Qualifications
Must be a Kansas resident, paying in-state tuition at KU.
Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, or higher.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours or more.
Must be a sophomore or above in class year at KU.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working with children.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
Contact Information to ApplicantsYES Tutor Student Coordinator, yes@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range$10.25Anticipated Start DateMonday September 7, 2026Apply to Job
Required Qualifications
Must be a Kansas resident, paying in-state tuition at KU.
Must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, or higher.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours or more.
Must be a sophomore or above in class year at KU.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working with children.Position RequirementsDuring the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).Employment Conditions(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
- This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.Additional Candidate InstructionsCompleted application includes: Online application, screening questions, resume.
Contact Information to ApplicantsYES Tutor Student Coordinator, yes@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range$10.25Anticipated Start DateMonday September 7, 2026Apply to Job
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