TRIO-Upward Bound Program Assistant - IE

James Madison University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Working Title TRIO-Upward Bound Program Assistant - IE
Posting Number J2153
Position Type Institutional Employment
Position Status Part Time
College/Division College of Education
Department 520104 - JMU Upward Bound, TRIO
Pay Rate Hourly
Specify Range or Amount $15.00

Position Summary Information


General Information
The Upward Bound Program Assistants (need five) are temporary positions offering supervision, advisement, and tutoring to high school students during the Upward Bound Summer institute. 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 post‐secondary education. The six-week summer program offers a day program at JMU as well as a five-day/4-night college tour. The program enhances the academic and emotional skills of the participants through academic coursework and other social, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities.
The primary objective of this position is to ensure the well-being of program members in grades entering 9th-12th grade with regard to health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships and academics during the six weeks.
The benefits of being a program assistant are:
  • Help First-Generation and Low-Income Students with Academic Counseling and Tutoring
  • Opportunity to Develop Real-Life Work Skills
  • Develop Your Leadership Skills
  • Be part of a Five Day Overnight College Visit & Friday Field Trips (all for free, including all meals)
  • Paid Training
  • Breakfast and Lunch provided during the Summer Institute
  • Great Resume Builder
Duties and Responsibilities
●Develop positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students, mentoring them on
academic, personal, social, and college/career concerns.
● Assist with planning, leading, implementing, and participating in free-time, elective workshops, and structured activities for the students.
● Assist in the supervision of participants at recreation, co‐curricular activities, and meals.
●Provide academic assistance to students (either in a group or in an 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 in‐class assignments.
●Maintain student confidentiality as appropriate.
●Assist in handling 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 JMU Upward Bound Handbook.
●Assist in the implementation of the Summer Food Service Program through meal counts and daily/weekly summary counts
● Participation in training workshop prior to the start of the summer component.
●Assist the faculty member/instructor with any duties such as grading, copying, etc.
●Maintain the safety of program students while on field trips and during the overnight college tour
Qualifications
  • Applicants must have sophomore standing or higher or a recent college graduate or graduate student and have the ability to mentor/tutor in any of the following subjects: English literature or composition, foreign language, math (Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus), science
  • Position requires a positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with and display sensitivity toward a wide range of ethnic, socioeconomic, cultural and life‐style differences among staff and student participants
  • Personal interaction, the ability to be a team player, and leadership skills are essential
  • Maintains confidentiality and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to follow directions, complete assigned projects with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, multitask, maintain accurate records and files, complete tasks under strict deadlines, and analyze and resolve complex problems and situations
  • Demonstrates professionalism and behaves in accordance with the college’s mission, goals, and values
  • Exhibits flexibility and willingness to learn
  • Ability to cope with stressful circumstances and to cordially interact with people to accomplish tasks
  • Knowledge of and ability to effectively use modern office equipment, technology, and software
  • Full Availability during the training days (June 13-16) and availability to be part of the overnight college tour during the six weeks.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have: experience working with low‐income and first generation students from diverse backgrounds
Conditions of Employment

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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Posting Detail Information


Posting Date 03/20/2023
Beginning Review Date 04/10/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Proposed Starting Date 06/13/2023
EEO Statement

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or [email protected] . You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.
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