What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound Teaching Assistant position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Upward Bound Teaching Assistant
Role Title
Admin and Office Spec I
Role Code
19011-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
01
Position Number
294W0002
Agency
Southwest Virginia Community College
Division
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range
15.00
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-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
7:45a to 4:30p M-F for approximately 4 weeks in the summer.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking teaching assistants to work with the Trio Upward Bound Summer Discovery programs. This position will assist Upward Bound instructors in the classroom and help high school students with academics to prepare for college. The summer program will be June 13-July 12.
Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at one of the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap).
Special Assignments may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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
- Completed at least the one year of college
- Passionate about helping high school students achieve their educational and career goals
- Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Classroom and Google docs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team
Additional Considerations
- Currently working towards obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Personal background and/or relate to the challenges of disadvantaged youth
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
some travel may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2503P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/24/2025
Job Close Date
05/08/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
sw.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
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.
