Assistant for America Reads/America Counts Tutoring Program

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Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Center for Leadership and Volunteerism

Supervisor: Margaret Rooyakkers

Job Title:

Assistant for America Reads/America Counts Tutoring Program

Job Description:

This professionally minded individual will assist with the America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) federal work-study tutoring program. The ARAC program is designed to enhance the reading and math skills of Kindergarten-8th grade students in Macon-Bibb County. As the assistant for ARAC, you will provide administrative support for the tutoring program, including the use of software and platforms such as BearPulse; Workday; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Training on the relevant software and administrative processes will be provided during the onboarding of this position. The selected assistant will be expected to attend all applicable meetings and programs associated with their primary job duties. You will also participate in the ARAC program with one regularly scheduled tutoring hour per week.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to assistance with:

• Planning and implementation of ARAC tutor training and professional development opportunities throughout the year
• Coordination of the ARAC tutor schedule and BearPulse management
• Attendance verification for bi-weekly pay
• Other duties as assigned
• One regularly scheduled tutoring hour
• Cover tutoring hours for tutors who cannot fulfill schedule

Requirements for applicants:

• Have federal work-study
• Be in a graduate studies program on the Mercer Macon campus
• Ability to pass a background check
• Extremely organized and possess excellent time management skills
• Works both independently and in group settings with various Mercer constituencies
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
• Provide your own transportation

Compensation and time commitment

• $20 per hour of pay that will be paid bi-weekly
• 10-15 regularly scheduled hours in person between Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm

Candidates will complete the online application and submit via email to Rooyakkers_ml@mercer.edu a resume, cover letter, and verification of enrollment status. Successful employment status is contingent on having federal work-study and the ability to pass a background check.

Scheduled Hours: 15

Start Date: 07/1/2026

End Date: 06/30/2027