Rising Scholars Class Assistant

Up to 29 Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as needed. This program runs from May 26 through July 8 2026.
This program also has multiple locations while the program runs locations include: McHenry County College Crystal Lake; Holiday Home Camp Williams Bay WI; MCC Catalyst Campus Woodstock IL

The Summer Program Class Assistant will actively work with staff in the implementation supervision and support of youth in all phases of programming activities and during class/tutoring sessions. They will mentor and advise student participants in their pursuit of post-secondary education as well as plan and supervise evening recreational activities during residential components. They will chaperone one scheduled field trip each week and are always responsible for supervising and maintaining order among the Summer Program participants.

• Provide general assistance and support to Rising Scholars staff and summer instructors during a 6-week summer program
• Monitor and oversee high school-age students to ensure appropriate and professional behavior
• Assist staff with the collection of accurate and detailed records of services provided to participants
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information in accordance with FERPA
• Assist and support Rising Scholars staff in the office at the summer sites etc. with the planning preparation and implementation of services and activities such as participant workshops and group coaching sessions classroom instruction general communication (telephone and email contact) and field trips etc.
• Assist with chaperoning participants on college tours educational and cultural activities and field trips
• Create and/or modify documents including program flyers reports emails etc.
• Attend to and initiate calls to students and parents as needed
• Send mailings text messages and voice recordings to participants and parents as needed
• Manage Rising Scholars social media accounts if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or directed by immediate supervisor

• Applicants must be a high school graduate and registered for college with a strong academic record and a valid drivers license

• TRIO alumni or experience working with TRIO students
• Experience working with teenagers in a camp setting or a residence hall
• Relevant academic background that reflects a commitment to academic excellence
  
  

• Ability to quickly learn and align with assigned instructors and curriculum to support program goals
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good judgment skills
• Ability to communicate and listen well
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to follow directions/directives as well as be conscientious and detailed-oriented.
• Provide excellent customer service and possess the ability to foster positive interactions with the Rising Scholars staff school administrators teachers staff students parents and the general public
• Be sensitive to the needs of diverse populations
• Be a quick starter and learner and be able to take initiative
• Have the ability to travel to various summer sites to provide onsite support to assist the Rising Scholars staff
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills as well as effective organizational and time management skills
• Adaptive to different academic levels and needs
• Open and encouraging yet appropriately assertive
• Punctual and dependable
• Takes directions well but also offers ideas
• Works well with other staff members
• Positive outlook and professional demeanor
• Available day and/or evening hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission employment participation in educational programs or activities without discrimination on grounds of race color creed or religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status marital status physical or mental disabilities military status sexual orientation gender-related identity pregnancy unfavorable discharge from military service or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring promotion termination wages or salaries benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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