What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Upward Bound Math/Science Educational Specialist position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
Summary:
Upward Bound Math/Science Educational Specialist works directly with students in assessing their academic skills and designing individualized academic plans to prepare the students for academic success in college. The counselor also serves as a part of the UBMS professional team and helps plan and deliver leadership, career, college preparatory and cultural enrichment events and activities that help to prepare UBMS participants to succeed in college.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mentor and monitor Upward Bound Math/Science student participants.
- Work intensively with their families to help the students attain success through high school.
- Prepare students for entry into post-secondary education.
- Provide project services at office location and school sites.
- Conduct orientation workshops for participants.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university; two years related experience including the use of technology to accomplish job tasks; commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals.
Preferred: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in guidance and counseling, education, administration or a related field; experience with socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals; background similar to that of Upward Bound participants.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Interview students and prospective student and give advice regarding application process, program requirements, course requirements, etc.
- Monitor students’ attendance, behavior, grades, test scores, and credits earned; implement improvement strategies and action plans.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding student and project files.
- Assess family needs; make appropriate referrals and linkages for family support and prevention services.
- Keep a regular schedule for home visits with Upward Bound Math/Science families to build trusting relationships with students and families.
- Design and implement (with the director) after-school and summer programming.
- Demonstrate personal support for individual students; e.g., phone calls, notes, and personal contact during school vacations, etc.
- Maintain a congenial, supportive and accepting approach when working with participants.
