Temporary Non-Exempt, Support Staff

CompuCamp 2023 Support Staff 
June 5, 2023 - July 14, 2023

With a mission to bridge the summer gap between school years, and to create a fun learning environment for children to explore and discover, CompuCamp offers an exceptional summer camp experience in and around the Greater Houston area. Hosted in several locations throughout Houston, classes are designed to make the summer both fun and educational for middle and high school-aged kids.

CompuCamp is designed to engage inquisitive minds, inspire creativity, encourage interactive learning, foster positive thinking, and build vitally important computer skills for our modern digital society. It takes a team of energetic, enthusiastic, dedicated, and responsible individuals to provide support and encouragement for all attendees. 

Now you can be part of this team! If you’re interested in creating a positive environment and making a significant impact on children’s lives this summer, join the CompuCamp Success Team!

JOB DUTIES

• Checks students in/out; and monitors students during camp
• Escorts children while on campus, and supervises during lunch hour
• Represents CompuCamp to parents when communicating, especially pre-camp and post-camp communications with parents and guardians.Communication subjects include the campus layout, the child's attitude in class, and the course in general
• Encourages the success of every student in the camp at large

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position 
• Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
• Dependable, professional, and positive responsibilities
• Prefer commitment of 4 consecutive weeks or more
• Knowledge of the summer camp courses being offered

• High school graduate, or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Some college credits 

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.  Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.

The University of Houston-Downtown is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. UHD is committed to equal opportunity and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, genetic information, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, except where such distinction is required by law.