Counselor/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound AP27-026 (2 Positions)

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States

Job Description

$3,500.00 Monthly

East St. Louis, IL

Full Time

01538

TRIO Programs

10/09/2026

10/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Non-Exempt

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Counselor/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound AP27-026

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Counselor/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound AP27-026. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The primary responsibility of the TRIO Upward Bound Counselor/Tutor is to provide academic career and personal counseling as well as instruction to help prepare high school students for post-secondary education.
• The Counselor/Tutor supports students in overcoming academic, social and personal challenges by offering tutoring, advising on college admissions, financial aid and career planning while fostering skills necessary for academic success.
• The Counselor/Tutor will be responsible for assisting in developing/refining program curriculum, maintaining data on required program areas, recruitment of students and other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.
• The Counselor/Tutor is expected to maintain a balanced workload that prioritizes direct participant services while fulfilling the program's recruitment, documentation, curriculum development, outreach, and administrative responsibilities.
• Work priorities may fluctuate throughout the program year based on student needs, recruitment cycles, academic calendars, summer programming, reporting deadlines, and priorities established by the Program Director.

FLSA: Exempt

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