JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
University of Connecticut
Center for Access and Postsecondary Success (CAPS)
ConnCAP Program
Residential Tutor/Counselors
The UConn's ConnCAP Program is looking for summer residential Tutor/Counselors.
Brief Description: The Tutor/Counselor position involves a four-week commitment (from June 19-
July 14, 2023) to a residential program at UConn, Storrs. Tutor/Counselors work with high school
students from Sunday evenings until Friday afternoon. The Tutor/Counselor position is very intensive
and involves being available 24 hours a day. Tutor/Counselors also assist faculty members in small
classes, provide tutoring in the evenings, help lead recreational and cultural activities, supervise
students in the resident halls, enforce the program rules and regulations, and act as advisors and
mentors to the students in the program. Tutor/Counselors must participate in a mandatory training
prior to students arriving to campus.
Minimum Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills, good academic standing, and administrative
and organizational skills are highly desirable for the position. Tutor/Counselors must have academic
competence in at least one academic area: English, Math, Science, and Foreign Languages. Some
experience working with teenagers, community organizations, and/or academic programs is highly
desirable for this position. Tutor/Counselors are individuals that demonstrate maturity, good judgment,
patience, and commitment to providing educational opportunities to students from diverse
backgrounds.
Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be held during the months of
March and April. Priority will be given to applications received by March 20, 2023.
• The position includes a salary of $2,100.00 plus room and board.
Note: Weekend stay in the dormitory is not included—except for designated Sunday evenings.
To apply: please send a complete application to the contact below by the priority deadline:
Dr. Susana Ulloa, Director
ConnCAP Program
368 Fairfield Road U-4170
Storrs, CT 06269-2170
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
CONNCAP PROGRAM
TUTOR/COUNSELOR
Name: Date:
Local Address:
Permanent Address:
Best phone number to contact you: E-mail:
College Status (Graduate or Undergraduate) Net ID:
Anticipated Graduation Year: Cumulative Grade Point Average:
Major or Graduate Program:
Minor (if applicable):
Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes ___________ No ____________
How did you learn about this position?
Please attach your resume, most recent transcript, and provide the following information:
1) Which of the following high school subjects can you tutor? Please rank by circling the numbers in order of
preference (with 1 as first preference and 4 as the last preference). You can add areas such as Social Studies.
ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 MATH 1 2 3 4 OTHER
Composition 1 2 3 4 Algebra I 1 2 3 4 __________________
Literature 1 2 3 4 Algebra II 1 2 3 4 __________________
Research Paper 1 2 3 4 Geometry 1 2 3 4 __________________
SAT Prep 1 2 3 4 Calc./Trigonometry 1 2 3 4 __________________
SCIENCE 1 2 3 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE 1 2 3 4
Physics 1 2 3 4 French 1 2 3 4
Physiology 1 2 3 4 Spanish 1 2 3 4
Chemistry 1 2 3 4 Latin 1 2 3 4
Biology 1 2 3 4 Other 1 2 3 4
2) List non-academic activities such as any special talents or interests you have (i.e. modern dance, swimming,
photography, basketball, poetry, etc.). Would you be willing to teach or facilitate an elective class in any of
these areas?
3) Submit a short essay describing yourself and any particular qualifications, skills or experience you possess
that would be an asset for this type of positions. Have you done any academic tutoring? Have you worked with
teenagers (camp counseling, etc.)? Please be specific.
4) Provide three references. Include addresses and phone numbers.
Please submit your application by March 20, 2023 to:
Susana.ulloa@uconn.edu or stop by Rowe 221 to drop it off
