What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Summer Session - Resident Academic Specialist position at Snow College?
JOB
Upward Bound is a federally funded educational program designed to assist low-income, first-generation high school students in completing secondary education and enrolling in and graduating from institutions of postsecondary education. The Summer Session is a six-week residential program at Snow College aimed at developing skills and motivation necessary for success beyond high school. Students will receive: College credit instruction, tutoring, and study skills workshops.Exposure to academic and creative areas.Recreational, social, and academic support.PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer Component: May 19th - July 02, 2025
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must have completed at least one year of college and be a current college student (based on residency, not credits) at the time of employment.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Tutoring experience with adolescents preferred.Competence in overseeing and tutoring study groups.Computer literacy required.Strong social and communication skills.Experience in an Upward Bound Program is a plus.Experience working with low-income, first-generation students is a plus.Experience with recreational activities for adolescents preferred.EMT/First Aid certification preferred.Must be available for required training starting May 19th.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SALARY: $3,666, plus room, board, and meals included.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, two references with contact information, and an unofficial transcript.Applications received by 11:59 PM on March 29, 2025, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration. Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening. Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. With campuses in both Ephraim and Richfield, Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and are designed to reach a broad spectrum of students: high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every one of these students. Snow College is a two-year public college, and in January 2020, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Snow College #1 in the nation for student success in two-year colleges. Located in the heart of Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Snow College is one of the oldest comprehensive two-year college in the Western United States.The College was established in 1888; excellence continues to be the hallmark of all our work and activities. We are the preferred choice of approximately 6,000 students, with 600 students attending the Richfield campus, who want a small College experience filled with a variety of many different activities, events, and performances. With campuses located in Ephraim, Richfield, and online, students complete degrees in Associate of Arts, Science, or Applied Science with numerous specialized, short-term technical training certificates and diplomas including a few Bachelor’s degrees. To learn more about Snow College, please visit our website or brochure.
Upward Bound is a federally funded educational program designed to assist low-income, first-generation high school students in completing secondary education and enrolling in and graduating from institutions of postsecondary education. The Summer Session is a six-week residential program at Snow College aimed at developing skills and motivation necessary for success beyond high school. Students will receive: College credit instruction, tutoring, and study skills workshops.Exposure to academic and creative areas.Recreational, social, and academic support.PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Summer Component: May 19th - July 02, 2025
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must have completed at least one year of college and be a current college student (based on residency, not credits) at the time of employment.Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.Tutoring experience with adolescents preferred.Competence in overseeing and tutoring study groups.Computer literacy required.Strong social and communication skills.Experience in an Upward Bound Program is a plus.Experience working with low-income, first-generation students is a plus.Experience with recreational activities for adolescents preferred.EMT/First Aid certification preferred.Must be available for required training starting May 19th.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SALARY: $3,666, plus room, board, and meals included.APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, two references with contact information, and an unofficial transcript.Applications received by 11:59 PM on March 29, 2025, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed by the hiring committee unless deemed appropriate by the college administration. Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening. Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. With campuses in both Ephraim and Richfield, Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and are designed to reach a broad spectrum of students: high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every one of these students. Snow College is a two-year public college, and in January 2020, The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked Snow College #1 in the nation for student success in two-year colleges. Located in the heart of Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Snow College is one of the oldest comprehensive two-year college in the Western United States.The College was established in 1888; excellence continues to be the hallmark of all our work and activities. We are the preferred choice of approximately 6,000 students, with 600 students attending the Richfield campus, who want a small College experience filled with a variety of many different activities, events, and performances. With campuses located in Ephraim, Richfield, and online, students complete degrees in Associate of Arts, Science, or Applied Science with numerous specialized, short-term technical training certificates and diplomas including a few Bachelor’s degrees. To learn more about Snow College, please visit our website or brochure.
Salary : $3,666
