Residential Tutor Mentor – TRIO Upward Bound Programs 2026
California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Residential Tutor Mentor – TRIO Upward Bound Programs 2026
Location: Thousand Oaks
Position Category: Temporary
FLSA: Non‑exempt
FTE: 1 (projected end date August 7, 2026)
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Director and Academic Specialists, the Resident Tutor Mentor will be primarily responsible for supervising, advising, and tutoring assigned participants of the Upward Bound program and providing assistance in the planning, organization, and implementation of program activities as needed.
Representative Duties
Use professional ethics; implement and enforce applicable goals, objectives, policies and procedures; supervise students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well‑being during recreational hours, evenings, and weekends.
Attend Residential Staff Training Week (June 9 – 12, hours vary with training schedule).
Work schedule: June 14 – July 25, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Monday – Thursday (hours may vary).
Sunday schedule: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm (tentative).
Attend all assigned UB course sessions and support course instructors during in‑class learning.
Monitor and evaluate students’ academic and social progress; ensure students are prepared for class and attend regular classroom sessions.
Support and monitor academic progress in Upward Bound core curriculum subjects: Math (through pre‑calculus), English Literature, English Composition, Foreign Language, and Laboratory Science.
Implement direct tutoring services or refer intervention strategies/recommendations to UB administrative staff.
Advise and provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas, including life choices, academic improvement strategies, and study skills.
Serve as the primary liaison between administrative, instructional, and residential staff.
Maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the classroom, residence hall, and all program areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assess residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints, and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy residential environment; report incidents, adhere to applicable rules, policies, and regulations; respond to emergency situations and direct to appropriate personnel.
Complete administrative tasks (e.g., class attendance, check‑in/check‑out procedures) promptly.
Ensure all students adhere to the SFSP meal pattern during dining hours and complete daily counts of all qualified SFSP meals for the assigned day.
Participate in staff orientation and attend all staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Safety policies and procedures
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures of a campus environment
Residential living
Student Conduct
Campus programming and activity planning
Oral and written communication and presentation skills
Basic liability and risk management issues
Investigating and report writing techniques
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of common fire hazards and the operation of fire equipment
Basic first aid and CPR
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability To
Demonstrate leadership in developing and motivating students
Relate positively with students from various backgrounds
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
Organize and manage projects
Work independently with little direction
Exercise discretion and judgment
Attend to details
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems
Speak confidently in public to various sized groups
Serve as active participant to the university community as a whole
Serve as a positive role model for students
Respect, understand, and be sensitive to the needs of participants
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: two years of college‑level coursework in good academic standing at an accredited postsecondary institution with experience demonstrating leadership qualities, teamwork, and constructive communication with high school students.
Preferred Qualifications
Upper‑classmen or graduate students in good academic standing, experience working with income‑eligible, first‑generation students, and completion of at least one college‑level math course.
Additional consideration given to applicants who have taken at least one American Sign Language course, have taken and passed Calculus I, or have experience with tutoring and classroom management.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Must possess or obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Position requires living on campus Sunday – Thursday.
Physical Abilities
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.
Hiring Range
$17.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Statement
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or facility of the University based on these factors, in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities.
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Location: Thousand Oaks
Position Category: Temporary
FLSA: Non‑exempt
FTE: 1 (projected end date August 7, 2026)
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Director and Academic Specialists, the Resident Tutor Mentor will be primarily responsible for supervising, advising, and tutoring assigned participants of the Upward Bound program and providing assistance in the planning, organization, and implementation of program activities as needed.
Representative Duties
Use professional ethics; implement and enforce applicable goals, objectives, policies and procedures; supervise students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well‑being during recreational hours, evenings, and weekends.
Attend Residential Staff Training Week (June 9 – 12, hours vary with training schedule).
Work schedule: June 14 – July 25, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm; 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Monday – Thursday (hours may vary).
Sunday schedule: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm (tentative).
Attend all assigned UB course sessions and support course instructors during in‑class learning.
Monitor and evaluate students’ academic and social progress; ensure students are prepared for class and attend regular classroom sessions.
Support and monitor academic progress in Upward Bound core curriculum subjects: Math (through pre‑calculus), English Literature, English Composition, Foreign Language, and Laboratory Science.
Implement direct tutoring services or refer intervention strategies/recommendations to UB administrative staff.
Advise and provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas, including life choices, academic improvement strategies, and study skills.
Serve as the primary liaison between administrative, instructional, and residential staff.
Maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the classroom, residence hall, and all program areas in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Assess residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints, and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy residential environment; report incidents, adhere to applicable rules, policies, and regulations; respond to emergency situations and direct to appropriate personnel.
Complete administrative tasks (e.g., class attendance, check‑in/check‑out procedures) promptly.
Ensure all students adhere to the SFSP meal pattern during dining hours and complete daily counts of all qualified SFSP meals for the assigned day.
Participate in staff orientation and attend all staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Safety policies and procedures
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures of a campus environment
Residential living
Student Conduct
Campus programming and activity planning
Oral and written communication and presentation skills
Basic liability and risk management issues
Investigating and report writing techniques
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Knowledge of common fire hazards and the operation of fire equipment
Basic first aid and CPR
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Ability To
Demonstrate leadership in developing and motivating students
Relate positively with students from various backgrounds
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
Organize and manage projects
Work independently with little direction
Exercise discretion and judgment
Attend to details
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems
Speak confidently in public to various sized groups
Serve as active participant to the university community as a whole
Serve as a positive role model for students
Respect, understand, and be sensitive to the needs of participants
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: two years of college‑level coursework in good academic standing at an accredited postsecondary institution with experience demonstrating leadership qualities, teamwork, and constructive communication with high school students.
Preferred Qualifications
Upper‑classmen or graduate students in good academic standing, experience working with income‑eligible, first‑generation students, and completion of at least one college‑level math course.
Additional consideration given to applicants who have taken at least one American Sign Language course, have taken and passed Calculus I, or have experience with tutoring and classroom management.
Licenses and Other Requirements
Must possess or obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Position requires living on campus Sunday – Thursday.
Physical Abilities
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.
Hiring Range
$17.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Statement
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity, or facility of the University based on these factors, in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities.
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