Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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| Institution | University of South Dakota |
| Working Title | Upward Bound Summer Program Staff |
| Posting Number | T00222P |
| Department | USD-Upward Bound |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Vermillion |
| Posting Text | Required staff program dates are May 23-July 3, 2024. If you are a returning staff member, please contact the Upward Bound office at 605-658-6131. Available positions: Instructors and Residential Mentors. Upward Bound provides an intensive summer residential program on the USD campus. High school participants will receive: 1) instruction in composition, literature, world languages, math, ACT Prep and lab sciences; 2) advising in educational and career opportunities; 3) exposure to enrichment activities designed to promote personal and social growth. The Upward Bound (UB) Program at USD is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to generate the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in postsecondary education. UB Participants are talented high school students from South Dakota. For more information on UB, visit the website: www.usd.edu/trio . Residential Mentors: · Promote the educational aspirations and performance of program participants by modelling excellent college-going attitudes, habits, and skills · Lead small groups, plan and facilitate educational, cultural, and recreational events · Maintain professional working relationships among UB and USD personnel · Promote a community of mutual respect and trust at all times · Supervise students’ free time · Handle routine discipline issues · Provide tutoring and advising to individuals and groups of students Instructors: · Provide instruction in: Science, Math, Reading, Composition, ACT prep, Mental Health, College Scholarship search, Study Skills, Leadership, Civic Engagement, among others · Promote the educational aspirations and performance of program participants by modelling excellent college-going attitudes, habits, and skills · Maintain professional working relationships among UB and USD personnel · Promote a community of mutual respect and trust at all times · Provide tutoring and advising to individuals and groups of students Requirements · Enrolled or graduated college/graduate students, successfully completed at least a year of college · Experience supervising, mentoring, and/or teaching 9th-12th graders · Proof of valid driver’s license and willingness to share driving responsibilities · For mentors: ability to reside on campus for the duration of the program including pre-program training and post-program debrief, including weekends Preferred Skills · Experience leading small groups and/or tutoring · Experience with the UB program and demographic – high school students from rural and/or underserved South Dakota communities, including Native American reservations All applicants should clearly demonstrate: experience with, and commitment to, underrepresented, ethnically diverse and low income/first generation college-bound youth, as well as relevant expertise. Applicants must be able to maintain professional working relationships and be available for program events including mandatory staff training, daily staff meetings, facilitation of afternoon, evening and weekend activities and study sessions. This is a full-time position and other employment or taking summer classes during the program is not recommended. Room and board for the duration of the program is included for residential staff. Required for all applications: · Resume · Cover letter · Names/contact of 2 professional references NOTE: Approval of offer of employment is dependent on a USD Background Check process. |
| Posting Date | 03/05/2024 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 03/11/2024 |
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| Duration of the Term | Other |
| If Other, describe duration | Program dates for staff will be May 23, 2024-July 3, 2024 |
| Appointment Percent | 100 |
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| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| This position requires | Overnight stays |
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| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. EEO |
| Contact Information | Call Upward Bound office at 605-658-6131 if any questions. |