Summer Academic Assistant for Upward Bound

 

Independence Community College
 Position Announcement
 Summer Academic Assistant for Upward Bound Program 

 

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. 

Position Summary 

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 20th and ending Thursday June 26th, 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 20th-22nd). 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 

 

Qualifications 

·         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 

·         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 

Primary 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 05/20-05/22 and regular staff meeting 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 
 

Primary Functions 

·         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 

 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Summer Academic Assistant for the Upward Bound Program position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

·         Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment 

·         This position requires the ability to sit or stand or walk for extended and various periods of time. It also requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; extended standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements; occasional bending; reaching forward, side‐to‐side, downward, and overhead; and squatting and kneeling 

·         The ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications as necessary; the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues 

·         The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential 

·         Work is performed primarily in an indoor setting 

·         Provide own transportation to and from campus, and appropriate licensing to operate college vehicles 

·         Provide own cell phone and calling plan