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Online STEM and Essay Tutor (Federal Work-Study)

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Department Overview:

UPchieve is a nonprofit providing free, 24/7 online tutoring and college counseling to low-income 6th-12th grade students across the U.S. Our mission is to give every student an equal opportunity to finish high school, attend college, and achieve upward mobility.

Anticipated Start Date:

12/01/2026

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

05/14/2027

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 5 Maximum: 10

Schedule:

5 to 10 hours per week. You'll choose 2-hour shifts from a schedule that covers every day of the week, from early morning to late night (all times Central). Priority shifts are the times when the most students are waiting for help. Please keep the same shifts each week, and let your supervisor know if your class schedule changes. You can't work more than 10 hours in a week.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

40

Qualifications:

Required:
- UW-Madison student with a 2026-27 Federal Work-Study award
- Not currently working another Federal Work-Study job
- Available 5 to 10 hours per week
- A computer and reliable internet access (this position is 100% remote)
- Able to pass at least 3 UPchieve certification quizzes, including at least one in advanced math (Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, or Statistics), science (Chemistry or Physics), or essay review. UPchieve provides study materials. Middle school math certifications do not count toward the 3.
- Able to complete an I-9 with original, physical documents (photos and copies are not accepted)

Preferred:
- Strong coursework in math or science, or strong writing skills
- Interest in education, college access, or working with first-generation and low-income students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Explaining math and science concepts clearly and patiently to middle and high school students
- Giving specific, encouraging feedback on writing
- Guiding students to their own answers instead of giving answers away
- Clear written communication in a text-based chat
- Reliability: showing up for your scheduled shifts every week

No previous tutoring experience is needed. We provide training and ongoing feedback.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Duties:
- Tutor students one-on-one in UPchieve's virtual classroom, which has a text chat and a shared whiteboard. Using your mic is optional.
- UPchieve is on-demand, so you won't be assigned specific students. During your shift, you'll stay logged in on your dashboard and be matched with students who need help in the subjects you're certified in.
- Help students work through problems step by step so they build their own understanding.
- Review student essays, especially college application essays, and give clear, encouraging feedback.
- Complete UPchieve's tutor training and apply feedback from the UPchieve team.
- Enter your hours in Workday (through MyUW) after each shift. Hours for each pay period are due by 11:59pm the Tuesday after it ends.

What happens after you apply:
1. If you're a fit, you'll receive an offer. Accept it in the Student Jobs portal and complete your Student Information Form.
2. Complete your I-9: you'll get an email from E-Verify+ (check your spam folder). Create your account with the same email the invite was sent to, then book a short I-9 call with UPchieve and bring your original documents.
3. Once your I-9 is cleared, you'll get a UW-Madison sign-up link. Create your UPchieve account, pass your 3 certifications, and choose your shifts.
4. Start tutoring once your schedule is confirmed. Please don't tutor or log any hours before then.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and typing at a computer for 2-hour shifts.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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