Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director the Upward Bound Summer Camp Assistant is a parttime position offering supervision and advisement to high school students during our TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education federally funded educational opportunity program that prepares eligible high school students to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. The 6week summer program is focused on enhancing the academic skills of the participants and provides participants with fastpaced intensive academic coursework and other social cultural and recreational enrichment activities.

The primary objective of the Camp Assistant is to ensure the wellbeing of students in grades 9 12 regarding health safety morale discipline interpersonal relationships and academics during the Upward Bound Summer Academy.

Prerequisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Applicants must be a college sophomore junior senior or graduate with a strong academic record. Must possess strong leadership qualities and can function as a team player. Ability to mentor and tutor high school students in a virtual and/or inperson environment. Possess good interpersonal skills communication and a positive attitude/energy Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students. Be energetic and motivated to mentor/tutor create and implement activities to summer participants who are predominately lowincome and firstgeneration students from diverse backgrounds.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Bilingual abilities in Spanish is preferred. Experience working with lowincome and firstgeneration students from diverse backgrounds Prior resident assistant or camp counselor experience A current valid drivers license with no violations within twoyears. Or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams cultivating leaders and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education thats the right fit for every faculty member staff student and community member in its trust.Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students employees and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The hiring pay rate is $18.71 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution annual and sick time mental health resources and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidates skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed this will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

This is a seasonal position anticipated from May 16 August 1 2025.

Position anticipated to close on April 10 2025 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Plan coordinates implement and participate in leadership structured activities for the campers during out of class time.
• Planning and coordinating out of class time activities with camp participants.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students mentoring them on academic personal social and college/career concerns.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the UB residence hall and/or summer camp venues for students and staff creating an atmosphere that appreciates the diverse cultures traditions lifestyles and beliefs of all students. Supervise participants at recreation cocurricular activities and meals.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success by providing study skills (i.e. time management notetaking textbook reading testtaking) workshops when appropriate.
• Provide academic assistance to students (either in a group or individual setting) in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. In addition assist program participants in the completion and review of homework and inclass assignments
• Assist in monitoring students arrival to camp and departures.
• When/if staying in the residence halls conduct wake up calls and evening lights out rounds and provide supervisory coverage as needed.
• Transport lead and/or accompany students to and from activities in CMC vans as necessary.
• Maintain student confidentiality as appropriate.
• Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues crises and personal issues to appropriate staff.
• Maintain program rules and expectations by reinforcing and implementing the policies in the CMC Upward Bound Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining safety. When/if at the residence halls including taking responsibility for CMC and UB property.
• Respond to and document all pertinent situations including but not limited to inappropriate student behavior and violations of UB rules and regulations.
• Meet with UB Program Director daily/weekly to ascertain participants progress and address any concerns.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by Director.

Supervision Received

This position receives general direction from the Director of Upward Bound.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting occasional walking standing and driving; occasional handling objects pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms and use of finger movements; occasional lifting carrying pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oralcommunication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator Human Resources

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.