Summer Academic Assistant for Upward Bound
About The Position
Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of Summer Academic Assistant for the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Education. The Academic Assistant (AA) will provide/assist the Program Coordinator in overseeing classes, study hall, and tutoring for the Upward Bound participants (local high school students) during the 5-week summer program and help plan and chaperone the end-of-program overnight trip. This is a seasonal position beginning Tuesday May 19th and ending Thursday June 25th, with typical hours being 9:00AM-5:00PM Mondays-Wednesdays and 9:00AM-2:00PM Thursdays, except for 3 8AM-5PM training/preparation days (May 19th-21st). The Academic Assistant is not required to reside in the residence hall or to assist with the end-of-program overnight trip. Compensation $2,200 less taxes
Requirements
- Associate degree preferred, but will consider current degree-seeking students with at least one year relevant experience
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and strong interest working with, educationally and economically disadvantaged students
Nice To Haves
- Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Prefer a person with background similar to that of target population
- Prefer a person with experience tutoring/working with high school students
Responsibilities
- Assist Program Coordinator and Summerfest Instructors with sign in sheets, grading, classroom activity preparation and execution, etc. as needed
- Oversee afternoon study hall and tutoring Mondays-Wednesdays
- Attend resident assistant training in person on 05/19-05/21 and regular staff meetings during the summer program as scheduled
- Follow and enforce ICC and Upward Bound policies and procedures
- Supervise and engage with participants
- Work closely with the Summerfest instructors, Head RA, RAs, Upward Bound staff, and other ICC staff to execute and supervise all Summerfest classes and study hall
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Serve as a positive role model for all Upward Bound participants
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, and community
- Assure timeliness of reports and communications with information management skills
- Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits
- High degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, confidentiality, procedures, and fair labor standards
- Commitment to high professional standard, including professional growth
- Time management skills and a high degree of organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, projects and assignments
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
