Job Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

Higher Education Tutor

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification Title:

Higher Education Tutor

Bargaining Unit / Union:

218: Non-Unit

City:

Rosemount

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$20.32 - $28.78

Complete Application Requirement — Please Read Before Applying
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

• Current Resume (Required): Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.

• Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications

Job Description

The Tutor supports the mission of TRIO Upward Bound by providing academic tutoring, mentoring, and positive role modeling to high school students. This position enhances student academic success, personal growth, and college readiness through individualized support during after-school tutoring sessions, monthly Saturday sessions, and other program activities as assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Academic support and mentoring

• Documentation and record keeping

• Program support and events

Please note: This position will work at Two Rivers High School and South St Paul High School.

Salary Range Clarification:

We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the Higher Education Tutor position is $20.32 - $23.91/hour. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English sufficient to understand and follow directions and maintain records and documentation.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish rapport with and provide direction to program participants.

• Ability to provide remedial tutoring at an elementary or secondary level in academic areas, e.g. mathematics, writing, computer skills.

Preferred Qualification

• At least one year of experience working with high school students.

• Knowledge of challenges facing first-generation and income-eligible students.

• Familiarity with college entrance exams (ACT/SAT).

• Experience with TRIO programs or personal experience as a first-generation, low-income student, or similar background.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods during tutoring sessions, Saturday sessions, and program events.

• Frequent movement between classrooms, offices, and activity spaces in school and college settings.

• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying instructional materials, testing supplies, or light equipment (typically up to 25 pounds).

• Ability to work in a variety of learning environments, including classrooms, libraries, computer labs, and event spaces.

• Ability to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and via electronic platforms.

• Must be able to maintain visual and auditory attention to monitor student engagement and provide academic assistance.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

This position will be work for an average of 5-10 hours a week during the academic year (September - June). Work hours may vary from week to week based on program event calendar.

Afterschool program hours:

• Monday/Wednesday: 3:00 - 5:00 PM at Two Rivers High School

• Tuesday/Thursday: 2:30 - 4:30 PM at South St. Paul High School

• Monthly Saturday Academies typically run 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Location varies.

There is the possibility of adding additional hours by providing virtual tutoring sessions in the evening by student appointment.

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes, dependent on the needs of the department.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into

Workday

to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the

career site

to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State

Contact
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

and or at 651-423-8411.

If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact

[email protected]

for assistance.

About

Dakota County Technical College is focused on outstanding education for employment that emphasizes hands-on learning, serving students with a wide variety of diploma and degree programs. Many graduates enter the workforce right away, while others continue their education by transferring to four-year colleges or universities. DCTC is also a leader in noncredit and customized training, working with businesses to improve the skills of their employees. DCTC serves the local community by enhancing economic prosperity for students, their families, and regional businesses.

DCTC is aligned with Inver Hills Community College. Located nine miles apart, Inver Hills offers a broad range of liberal arts and professional programs that complement programs at DCTC. Both

Dakota County Technical College

and

Inver Hills Community College

are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-28-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-09-2026

Close Date:

01-27-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Julia Glenn

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Seasonal work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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