Instructional Assistant, Upward Bound

Department: Upward Bound • Location: Metropolitan Campus • Part-Time Support Staff • Non-Union

About the role

Provide academic support in various subjects to students enrolled in a College or Pre-College Program utilizing education software and programming. Works directly with students assisting in one-on-one, small group, and classroom settings. Supports the Program’s objectives and initiatives as directed.

Responsibilities

• Administers, scores, and evaluates educational and career assessments
• Diagnoses student tutorial needs
• Assists in the development of educational action plans
• Develops and implements supplemental curricula, materials and instruction for basic skills courses
• Assists with individual and/or small group tutoring sessions
• Conducts educational workshops
• Assists in tracking and maintaining a computerized records database of individual student progress, including academic achievement, enrollment retention, graduation and transfer
• Works with and/or demonstrates various types of audio-visual materials, computer applications, and other materials or delivery systems used in an instructional program
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of program students
• May supervise Work-Study students and Student Assistants
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (significant related experience may substitute for education)
• Minimum of two years of academic experience working directly with students
• Demonstrated previous success in motivating and encouraging students
• Basic knowledge of fundamental Mathematics/English/Science concepts with the ability to apply in various situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of exemplary instructional methods and practices
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exemplary customer service
• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Competencies

• Critical: Service Focus, Communication, Adaptability
• Very Important: Time Utilization, Continuous Improvement
• Important: Collaboration, Quality of Work

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type
• There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Pay

Minimum hiring rate: $20.00/hour (Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 08)

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM