Job Summary
Upward Bound is a federally funded program to assist lowincome youth to prepare for college. The program includes intensive academic enrichment for students in grades 9 through 12 and a college orientation (Bridge) program for recent high school graduates. Participants reside in the University residence halls and receive instruction in language arts financial literacy foreign language mathematics and science. Supervised recreation guidance and counseling career exploration community service and career exploration are also part of the summer experience.
Responsibilities
Live in the University Residence Halls with high school students participating in the Upward Bound program and be on duty twentyfour hours per day. Sunday evening through Friday evening for duration of the sixweek program. Assist instructors with academic program. Plan and supervise community service and social cultural and recreational activities. Organize and run study halls and tutoring sessions. Ensure students are actively attending and participating in classes Attend and supervise students on Wednesday activities. Provide supervision individual and online group tutoring mentoring and peer advising. Must be a responsible individual with good interpersonal skills who enjoys working with adolescents from diverse economic social and cultural backgrounds. Available for the duration of the program including the required training prior to the beginning of the program. Drivers license and good driving record required. Taking University coursework or having other employment during the summer program is not approved.
Minimum Qualifications
This is a 3 month temporary nonbenefited position.