Job Type
Temporary
Description
Provides general office and academic support duties for the Upward Bound Summer Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides clerical and academic support to Upward Bound summer program staff.
- Enters daily attendance data in the database. Contact applicants and parents, as needed.
- Actively monitors students during arrivals, passing periods, and dismissals.
- Monitors program participants during lab hour, restroom breaks and cultural activities.
- Covers academic sessions until coverage arrives.
- Orders meals and snacks for program participants.
- Preps meals and spaces for program participants.
- Assists summer teacher and program advisors with copying, laminating, sorting, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director (or designee).
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work performed under general supervision. Reports directly to the Program Director (or designee).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED None
DIRECT REPORTS None
Requirements
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Clerical or administrative experience is strongly preferred. Two years of college (60 college hours)
OR Thirty (30) college hours
AND one year of work experience tutoring high school students
OR two years of work experience is required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Preference will be given to individuals that have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's targeted population.
REQUIRED SKILLS Ability to work independently to organize, set priorities, and meet deadlines with general supervision. Ability to establish and maintain relationships and partnerships with school staff and participants. Evidence of strong organizational and professional skills. Must possess proficient computer skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred .
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development are required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms.
Salary Description
Up to $16 per hour, commensurate with experience