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Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Research Mentor

Position Number: 6998833
Location: Laramie, WY
Position Type: Distance Education Programs

Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Research Mentor

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JOB TITLE:

Upward Bound Summer Program Research Mentor

JOB PURPOSE:

Design and deliver an age-appropriate, four-week curriculum that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles provided to multiple grade levels. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026

This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd, 2026. The total pay is $3600 and will be split as follows: May - $554, June - $2,769, July - $277

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Research mentors and instructors assigned to a research project will meet to discuss academic goals and educational plans at least twice prior to the beginning of the summer program in early June.
- Deliver lectures, group work, and experiential activities to effectively communicate subject matter to a wide range of learning. Assist participants with computer skills necessary to facilitate their research paper.
- Collaborate with Composition & Literature instructors to assign a reading list to be completed as part of the Composition & Literature class. Readings should be relevant to the general research topic and discussed in both the Research and the Composition & Literature courses.

Actively participate in participants' academic success, including, but not limited to, periodically attending other classes, mentoring, and helping participants prepare their research paper and poster presentation.
-Be available to teach Mon-Thurs afternoons 1:30pm-3:30pm and Friday mornings 8:30am-10:30am and attend study hall Mon., Wed. and Thurs. from 3:30pm-5pm. Also plan and execute field trips related to your mentorship on June 12th and June 19th.
- Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree

- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP for professional travel is required

- Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of at least one year of graduate study
Doctoral degree or candidate preferred

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.
Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu
Please upload an example lesson plan you would use in your mentorship course and include your specific area of study/what field of study your mentorship would focus on. You can also email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6998833&targetURL=

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/

Job Identification: 260507
Apply Before: 09/13/2026, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Part Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range:
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 30
Travel:

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