Welcome Potential Mentors!
Please review the various precollege job opportunities that we have below before proceeding!
Updated Summer Camp Flyer Coming Soon!
- We offer a variety of different EMPLOYMENT options through out the entire year! Please read some of the different job opportunities!
- If you're interested in APPLYING to our ACADEMIC programs, please fill out this interest survey
- if you're interested in APPLYING to our SUMMER programs, please fill out this interest survey!
- After I receive the application I will be reaching out with a link to book an interview with our precollege team.
- Please pay attention to the training dates- the training is mandatory and offers a chance to get to know the rest of the team, receive important training tools and resources on working with our participants and hear about the logistics that will help run our programs smoothly.
If there are any questions or concerns along the way, please reach out to Yer Xiong the Precollege Coordinator at yxiong2@uwlax.edu
Academic Year Tutoring (M&T) - APPLY HERE!
Mentoring and Tutoring (M&T) Program
We are looking for mentors for all 3 sites.
| Tuesdays @ UWL Centennial Hall | Wednesday @ UWL Centennial Hall | Thursdays: Ho-Chunk Youth and Learning Center located at Three Rivers House |
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4th-7th grade students
5:00 -7: 00 pm |
6th-12th grade students
5:00-7:00 pm |
We will be working with Youth attending their after school program- 3rd-10th grade students
4:00pm - 6:15 pm |
Spring 2027 Precollege Mentor Interest Survey
Mentor Tutor Job and Responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend and participate in all staff training, tutoring and enrichment activities, and evaluation sessions
- Provide motivation and enthusiasm to tutees through leadership role modeling
- Assist tutee with individual and group homework assignments, projects and activities.
- Collaborate with other staff in planning, coordinating and leading enrichment activities.
- Establish goals for yourself and tutee
- Evaluate and keep track of student progress with the completion of tutoring logs
- Keep Precollege Coordinator informed of significant events, developments, and problems of tutees
- Follow all school/university rules and policies
- Other related duties as determined by Site Supervisor
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Assist Precollege staff with discipline and supervision of individual students or groups of students consistent with program rules and guidelines
- Communicate with Precollege staff about any anticipated absences in a timely and professional manner
- Be proactive (see, and then do, what needs to be done), act as a leader and role model regarding all activities during programming
- Research and procure supplemental academic materials for students
- Refrain from using cell phones or other electronics and doing schoolwork during programming hours.
There are additional roles available for each site. Staff who are interested in these roles are also required to be a Mentor.
Transportation Coordinator
- Coordinate with Precollege Coordinator to create and solidify pick up and drop off routes. Main transportation delegate--will be in charge of updating and informing drivers and co-pilots.
Food Coordinator
- Retrieving and returning the food cart, serving food at programming, occurs everyday for on-campus programing days.
Driver/Co-Pilot
- A two person job, coordinating with the Transportation Coordinator to pick up and drop off youth. Must complete additional training for driver authorization.
What do Pre-College Mentors do?
We are pleased that you are considering mentoring with our Pre-College programs. Currently, you can choose from 3 different options through our office. Each of these options will provide you the opportunity to work directly with a student after school or in the early evening.
Norwalk Enrichment Activity
Expectations of Mentors:
- Commitment to meet each week with assigned student(s) (15-20 hours or more per semester)
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings
- Engagement during all tutoring and enrichment activities
- Plan and facilitate at least 1 enrichment activity (varies across sites). We have a ton of resources and some activities pre-planned out to choose from!
A typical Off-Campus session follows the general format:
- 3:45 Mentors gathered at a spot on campus and transport down to the Three Rivers House (downtown La Crosse).
- 4:00 Youth and Mentors arrive to the site- welcome and snack time
- 4:15- 5:00 Mentors work with youth and offer tutoring services
- 5:00- 6:00 Mentors continue to partner with their students while they engage in activities run by the Center's staff or other community partnerships
- 6:00-6:15 Mentors pack up and head back to campus
A typical On-campus evening session follows this general format:
- 4:30 Mentors arrive at Centennial Hall and meet in room 3100 for staff briefing
- 4:45-5:00 Mentees arrive- Mentors are either waiting down by the circle to walk students up or are a driver or co-pilot and bring mentees onto campus
- 5:00-5:30 We eat dinner family style and create a "soft landing" for the evening
- 5:30-6:00 Break out into 2 or 3 different classrooms and work on homework, studying, or other academic activities. This will vary based on the particular student you're working with
- 6:00-6:30 Students can continue to work on homework or academic practice. Students can also complete career readiness and/or college prep activities.
- 6:30-6:55 Mentors lead enrichment activities. These include arts and crafts, games, outside activities, Kahoot quizzes, teambuilding challenges, etc.
- 6:55-7:00 Clean up, pack up, and dismiss students
- 7:00-7:15 Staff Debrief
Work Study Students
If you would like to request work study in Precollege Tutoring, please complete the appropriate questionnaire for the year you are interested in serving as a work study student and submit to Financial Aid as soon as possible. Students need to read the information on the site before filling out the questionnaire. Only students who are awarded FWS can complete the questionnaire.
Expectations of Work Study Students:
- Commitment to meet each week with assigned student(s) (15-20 hours or more per semester)
- Attend all staff meetings and trainings
- Plan and facilitate at least 1 enrichment activity (varies across sites)
- Take on additional lead roles (lead tutor, enrichment coordinator, co-pilot, etc.)
- Timely completion of necessary paperwork (payroll, time sheets, etc.)
Questions can be directed to precollege@uwlax.edu or email Yer Xiong at yxiong2@uwlax.edu
Inspire U-APPLY HERE!
Inspire U
This is a leadership and career pathways focused residential summer camps for incoming 9th-12th grade students! Counselors and campers will stay on campus in Eagle Hall. This is a very hands on and engaging overnight camp. Spots fill up very quickly for interested students and camp counselors! No experience needed in the field of business and financial advising we will be working with faculty as well as partnerships from the community who will facilitate engaging hands on activities!
Summer 2027 Dates: June 14th - 18th
Staff Training: June 10th - 11th
Time: Monday 10am - Friday 4pm
Location: Overnight- Eagle Hall- La Crosse Community
Please complete this 2026 Summer Camp Counselor Interest Survey as a first step to applying for the position.
Questions can be directed to precollege@uwlax.edu or email Yer Xiong at yxiong2@uwlax.edu
My River Adventures (MRA) Counselor - APPLY HERE!
My River Adventure (MRA)
This is an environmental focused residential summer camps for incoming 9th-12th grade students! Counselors and campers will stay on campus in Eagle Hall. This is a very hands on and engaging overnight camp. Spots fill up very quickly for interested students and camp counselors! No experience needed in the field of environmental studies- we will be working with faculty from the River Studies Center who will facilitate engaging hands on activities!
Summer 2027 Dates: July 12th - 16th
Staff Training: July 6th - 8th
Time: Monday 10am - Friday 4pm
Location: Overnight- Eagle Hall- La Crosse Community
Please complete this 2026 Summer Camp Counselor Interest Survey as a first step to applying for the position.
Questions can be directed to precollege@uwlax.edu or email Yer Xiong at yxiong2@uwlax.edu
