Description

The Office of Community Engagement connects IU Indianapolis with the broader community to foster mutual growth, civic engagement, and collaborative problem-solving. It supports and promotes campus engagement while developing strategic partnerships that address local and global challenges.
Key areas of focus include:

• Economic development through professional development, corporate education, and custom training programs.
• Workforce Development and Career pathways to support P12 partners.
• Civic and political engagement initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.
• Faculty-led community research and impact assessment using tools like engagement maps and the Collaboratory.
• National collaboration through networks such as Campus Compact and the Anchor Learning Network.

Signature programs like Kids College introduce middle schoolers to college life, career pathways, and community leadership, with a focus on college readiness and civic engagement for historically underrepresented students.

Job Summary

The IU Student Success Corps is a comprehensive K-12 tutoring, mentoring, college and career exploration, and family engagement program under the Office of Community Engagement. We are seeking personable, committed, and dependable individuals to hire as tutor/mentors for the 2025-2026 academic year. This position is for team players who want to positively impact the lives of local youth.
Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides individualized and small group academic support to students in grades 2-8, with a focus on improving achievement in core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.
• Builds mentoring relationships to support students social-emotional development, motivation, and school engagement. You will work off-campus in elementary and middle schools in Pike and Lawrence Townships. Travel is required between the schools and campus.
• Provides structured tutoring aligned with school curriculum and state academic standards.
• Supports students with skill building, assignments, and test preparation in core subjects such as English Language Arts and Math.
• Uses school and program approved tools to reinforce key concepts and promote academic growth.
• Assists students with organization, academic goal setting, and study habits.
• Builds rapport and trusting relationships to foster student motivation and engagement.
• Serves as a consistent, caring presence and positive role model.
• Coaches students in goal setting, persistence, and conflict resolution.
• Supports the development of social emotional skills aligned with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, Emotional, Learning (CASEL) core competencies.
• Reports concerns or patterns to school point of contact and program staff using appropriate protocols.
• Records each session in the program database including attendance, participation, and progress notes.
• Participates in curriculum professional development and trainings as required by the school districts instructional coaches and educators.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and program teams.
• Attends professional development sessions and monthly meetings with program supervisors.
• Maintains regular communication with program supervisors.
• Adheres to program and school policies and procedures, ethical guidelines, and program protocols.
• Serves as a representative of the program, modeling professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) or

Preferred

• Associates degree or currently enrolled in a college or university

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• Experience working in K-12 education, school or community setting
• 3 years full time work experience
• Experience working with youth

Preferred

• Experience tutoring/mentoring K-12 students
• Experience with urban school settings, K-12 academic content or curriculum, youth development or programming

SKILLS
Required

• Ability to be patient, empathetic, and willing to try new ways of engaging and supporting students growth and learning
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to follow directions from educators, school and program staff
• Proficiency in using district specific and relevant instructional strategies
• Experience working with youth, preferably in a school, summer camp, or mentoring setting
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to work collaboratively with K-8 students, educators, family members and staff of all cultures and backgrounds
• Attends all scheduled meetings and professional development sessions
• Stays on task, engaged, and positively contributing to the students, team, and program
• Commit to at least 1 academic 1 semester, preferably the academic year
• Proficient in content knowledge in K-8 academic subjects
• Able to input and document all tutoring/mentoring sessions, engaging with a payroll system, and completing other tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Maintains business casual attire, professional communication, and behaviors as a representative of the IU Indianapolis Office of Community Engagement
• Able to communicate and respond promptly with program staff and supervisors via text, email, and phone calls
• Always maintains confidentiality of student data, behaviors, and information and exercises sound judgement
• Skilled in problem solving and communication (verbal and written)
• Able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, including K-8 students, school staff, and program staff
• Other professional tasks as assigned (i.e. staffing outreach tables on and off campus, campus tours, data input)

Preferred

• Bilingual or multilingual skills
• Familiarity with technology and learning platforms (e.g. Canvas, Google classroom, Clever, Microsoft Teams

Working Conditions / Demands

Must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodations
****Travel is required to schools and campus*****

Work Location

777 Indiana Avenue, Suite 200
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202
Assigned Schools:
Pike Township and Lawrence Township

Advertised Salary

$13.00-$20.00 (Based on experience)

Work Hours

8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
Hours worked cannot exceed 29 per week and schedules are based upon the needs of the schools.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Part Time Employee
Job Family: Part Time Employee
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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