What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tutor Counselor (Senior) position at The University of Akron?
Essential Functions
Requires high school diploma or GED
Experience
Requires a minimum of 32 post-secondary hours with a 2.5 minimum GPA. Experience with first-generation, low-income students preferred.
Leadership
Additional Position Information:
Is responsible for the supervision of program participants.
Physical Requirements
Job is physically comfortable. Individual is normally seated but may be required to accompany students across campus to lunch and recreational activities, as well as on field trips. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions
Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, and/minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems.
Application Instructions
Attach resume and three professional references, with contact information. Six (6) positions available.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $2,200 for the six-week summer program.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 20, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn Otterbacher
Email
mao76@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
- Monitor high school program participants on campus.
- Assist with academic as well as recreational and cultural activities on and off campus.
- Requires overnight an overnight shift for a field trip.
Requires high school diploma or GED
Experience
Requires a minimum of 32 post-secondary hours with a 2.5 minimum GPA. Experience with first-generation, low-income students preferred.
Leadership
Additional Position Information:
Is responsible for the supervision of program participants.
Physical Requirements
Job is physically comfortable. Individual is normally seated but may be required to accompany students across campus to lunch and recreational activities, as well as on field trips. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions
Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, and/minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems.
Application Instructions
Attach resume and three professional references, with contact information. Six (6) positions available.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $2,200 for the six-week summer program.
Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on April 20, 2026.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Madilyn Otterbacher
mao76@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.