What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Assistant/Tutor position at Rappahannock Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Upward Bound Assistant/Tutor
Role Title
Trainer Instructor II
Role Code
29112-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
278W0295
Agency
Rappahannock Community College
Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)
Work Location
Richmond County - 159
Hiring Range
Pay rate will be $16/hr.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
This role requires a flexible working schedule to include Saturdays as scheduled. This position may require attendance on overnight trips with the students.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC’s annualized enrollment of 3,259 credit students and over 1,000 workforce and community development students are supported by over 120 full-time employees and 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and four satellite sites.
RCC is a two-campus institution serving a rural and diverse 12-county area in the Chesapeake Bay region of Virginia, whose mission is to provide inclusive access to exceptional training and educational opportunities meeting the community’s needs and preparing individuals for success as learners, employees, and citizens.
RCC seeks applicants for a Program Assistant/Academic Tutor for the Upward Bound Program who shares RCC’s values of integrity, diversity, equity, inclusion, excellence, access, and learning for life. This position is a part-time grant funded position and would require a flexible working schedule to include Saturdays as scheduled. The position is up to twenty-nine hours a week for the summer with the possibility of continuation during the academic year (September 1, 2025 –May 30, 2026). This position may require attendance on overnight trips with the students. Pay will be $16 per hour.
RCC Upward Bound (UB) is a free college preparatory program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide academic and non-cognitive support to low-income, first-generation high school students.
This position enhances the academic and emotional skills of the Upward Bound participants through academic coursework and other social, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities. The primary objective of this position is to ensure the well-being of program members in grades entering 9th-12th grade with regard to health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships and academics during the six weeks summer program. The individual develops positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound participants, mentor them, assist with planning, leading, implementing, and participating in free-time, elective workshops, and structured activities for the students. The individual must provide assistance in the supervision of participants at recreation, co‐curricular activities, and preparation of meals.
This position also provides tutoring to individuals and small groups both virtually and in person. The incumbent assists students in improving academic achievement, supports students by reviewing and clarifying learning problems, and provides useful study skills to students that need supplemental help. Additionally, peer tutors provide subject-area knowledge in the subjects of English, math, science, history, foreign language, technology, or an appropriate academic field.
This individual serves as a model for students in the techniques, strategies, attitudes, and beliefs that successful learners employ as they acquire new knowledge, solve problems, and complete academic tasks. Other assistance might include reviewing class material, discussing text, reviewing test questions, generating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems and helping to monitor the students’ progress and attend workshops and field trips and outings with Upward Bound students.
Lastly, this position provides assistance in handling and/or refer student disciplinary issues, crisis, and personal issues to appropriate Upward Bound staff. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with low‐income and first-generation students from diverse backgrounds and those who have experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting student participants.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Must have knowledge, skills and experience to tutor in math, science, English, foreign language, or science and track academic progress.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and communication skills.
- Position requires a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with and display sensitivity toward a wide range of ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural and life‐style differences among staff and student participants.
- Personal interaction, the ability to be a team player, and leadership skills are essential.
- Knowledge of technology and/or willingness to learn; ability to effectively use modern office equipment, technology, and software.
- Ability to follow directions, complete assigned projects with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, multitask, maintain accurate records and files, complete tasks under strict deadlines, and analyze and resolve complex problems and situations.
- Demonstrates professionalism and behaves in accordance with the college’s mission, goals, and values.
- Must be available during the training and to be part of the overnight college tour (July 14, 2025 – July 18, 2025).
Additional Considerations
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education, English, math, or appropriate academic major.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
This position may require attendance on overnight trips with the students.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2412P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/19/2025
Job Close Date
04/30/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
jobs@rappahannock.edu
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
A FULLY completed VCCS ATS online employment application, cover letter and resume describing qualifications are required. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before April 30, 2025. This position is also open until filled. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application.
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu
Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu
Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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