Upward Bound Summer Program Assistant

About the Opportunity Job Summary The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound TRIO Program (UB) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. UB assists low-income, first generation, middle school and high school students in the Cities of Oakland and Richmond by disseminating information on the college preparation process. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, and Mathematics. Upward Bound will also provide courses and workshops exploring various topics: Life Skills, Study Skills, College Preparation, Career Exploration, and Cultural Awareness. Summer Enrichment Program Description The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound Program offers a six-week summer academic enrichment program for students entering grades 9th-12th. The UB summer program will be conducted at Mills at Northeastern University. Staff orientations will likely take place June 10th. Instruction for the UB Summer Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 15th and continues through Thursday, July 24th. The daily schedule is approximately 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday -Friday. The Mills Institute at Northeastern University Upward Bound Program is currently seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced Summer Assistant to support the program activities and academic component. Academic courses will be taught by instructors to Oakland students in grades 9th-12th. We are seeking a Summer Assistant who possesses the skills to address student needs, interests, abilities, and curiosities in various subjects and activities offered throughout the summer program. Each course will be defined by:

• Small classes (up to 20 students)
• Daily in-class instruction, group work, real-world application of concepts taught, quizzes
• Pre & post assessments

Weekly Progress Reports Essential Job Functions:

• Monitoring daily attendance
• Support students with work completion
• Student lunch time supervision
• Prep materials for instructors
• Supervise students on weekly field trips
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of UB mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
• Participate in UB weekly staff meetings
• Attend staff orientation/planning sessions and program activities.
• Prepare students for

End of Summer Showcase Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of subject matter and skill acquisition in various academic courses suitable for 9th-12th grade students
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and different learning styles (preferred)

Skills/Abilities:

• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of a Sophomore year status in college coursework.
• Minimum 2 years direct working relationship/or tutoring low-income, first-generation college-bound students. (preferred)
• Strong preference given to candidates with experience working with youth.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted Able to stand and walk for long periods of time Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check. This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs. Key Responsibilities UB Core Course Academic Support Monitoring daily attendance

• Support students with work completion
• Prep materials for instructors Supervision of UB Students Supervise students during daily lunch period Supervise students on weekly field trips Tutoring Support Support UB students during daily tutoring sessions Track student attendance during mandatory tutoring sessions Administrative Program Support Attending weekly staff meetings Submission of Student Conduct reports Other duties as assigned by Associate Director or Office Manager Position Type Temporary Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

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//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

25.00 Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university's residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern's personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today's highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.