Academic Associate

Overview

• This is a first shift position with hours of 8 am – 4 pm.
• As an Academic Associate, you will play an active role in providing positive experiences to young adult minors with and without disabilities visiting the U of Iowa Campus.
  There will always be an on-call supervisor for assistance if needed.

Academic Associate Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Academic Lead Instructor.
• Performs duties assigned by the Academic Lead Instructor and Program Director.
• Reports all incidents to Academic Lead Instructor or Program Director.
• Assists with academic instruction
• Provides individualized (for example: reading assistance for a student with learning disabilities, assisting a student to write) and small group support and supervision during all activities including lunch.
• Provides support for the students attending Project EXPLORE.
• Sets respectable personal standards for students.
• Implements University policies.
• Organizes and distributes resource materials.
• Sets up in-person activities.
• Assists with coordination of field trips.
• Provides support and supervision during field trips and activities.
• Facilitates small group exercises.
• Assists with program opening and closing activities.
• Assists with check-in/check-out of all participants.
• Assists with weekly evaluations.
• Interacts with the faculty, participants, and administrative staff.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work the assigned shift.
• Previous experience training, or coursework related to supporting students in an academic setting is strongly encouraged.
• A minimum of 13-years of education (completed 1 year of college education)
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Ability to think quickly in fast paced situations
• Patience, organization, and desire to see others succeed
• Successful completion of criminal background check

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
• Degree or seeking a degree in the field of education or related field.
• Preference is given to individuals currently or recently attending college and to individuals with previous experience working with junior high and high school youth with disabilities.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certified.
• Bloodborne Pathogen certified.

Work Hours

• June 9-13 Mandatory Training
• June 23 – June 27 – INSTI Camp (minors)

Training Requirements

• Criminal Background Check upon hire
• Minors on Campus Online Training
• Attend trainings that occur June 9-13

Rate of Pay

• $17 per hour