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America Reads/America Counts Program
(must be Work Study Eligible)

OPEN TO WORK-STUDY AWARDED STUDENTS OR VOLUNTEERS.

America Reads/Counts is a program that gives students the opportunity to spend time tutoring kids in reading and math.The current wage is:

$9.00/hr First Year
$10.00/hr Second Year
$11.00/hr Third Year
$12.00/hr Fourth Year

Note: Currently there is a wage freeze until further notice

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Verify work-study eligibility

You must be eligible for work-study in order to get paid for this position. To verify if you are eligible for work-study, contact the Student Assistance Center at 218/726-8000 or at 23 Solon Campus Center. If you are eligible for work-study, the Student Assistance Center will issue you a "Work-Study Referral Form" The number of hours that each student can work is determined by the amount of the work-study award. For example, an award of $2,000, will allow you to work 10 hours each week throughout the school year.

Students who do not qualify for work-study may choose to participate as an unpaid volunteer.

2. Attend training session

If you are interested in becoming a tutor, contact Michelle Hargrave of UMD Office of Civic Engagement at 218-726-7125 or email Michelle Hargrave and let her know that you are interested in becoming a tutor. Make sure that you bring your "Work-Study Referral Form" with you when you see her to verify that you are eligible for work study.

In order to participate, each interested applicant is required to attend a training session on how to be a tutor.Michelle will attempt to schedule at least three training sessions for Fall semester and at least two for Spring semester. Michelle will also assist tutors in finding school placements and developing a work schedule.

America Reads/Counts may also be done outside of the Duluth Public Schools. Many non-profit organizations are also looking for tutors. For information about these organizations, please contact Michelle Hargraveu or Mary Cameron Director of the Office of Student Employment, UMD Department of Human Resources, at 218-726-7912, or email mcameron@d.umn.edu.

3. Fill out payroll documents (Check-off list after you have found a placement)

Once you are done with the tutor training session and Michelle has found a placement for you, go to the UMD Department of Human Resources in 255 Darland Administration Building and Tanisha Lee, Barbara Gundersen or Betsy Behning can assist you with the following:

a. Make sure that the "Work-Study Referral Form" IS FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, including the Position Description area on page 2. It must also be signed by you and your hiring supervisor (organization or school you are working for).

b. Submit the "Work-Study Referral Form"

c. Obtain and complete the following documents:

1. University of Minnesota Human Resources Information Form
2. I-9 express
All new employees, including student employees, must complete an I-9 form (online) within the first three (3) days of employment. 
3. W-4 Form

Once all of the above payroll documents are completely filled out and turned into UMD HR (255 Darland Adminstration Building), you will then receive:

1. A form stating the pay periods, deadline dates for turning in time sheets, and the pay dates.
2. Packet of timesheets.
3. Direct deposit informations:
Go to Employee Self-Service, then click Direct Deposit. Login using your x.500 (or Email) account and follow the instructions.

Payroll questions may be directed to Betsy Behning via email or call
218-726-6740