Upward Bound Academy Program Assistant 

Job Classification
Pay grade level: N/A
Compensation: $15.45 per hour
Position Type: Part-Time Temporary
FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Position Details
Job Code: SA098PTTUBA
Department: Student Services
Division: Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Reports to: Upward Bound Director
Positions Supervised: None
Location: Primarily Main Campus, TEC, or PCC, but any location assigned by the appropriate administrator

Job Purpose
The Upward Bound Academy Program Assistant serves to assist summer instructors in the classrooms, maintaining a safe and orderly environment, and complying with the program and institution’s mission, vision, strategic plan, and Upward Bound Summer Academy guidelines. (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Position Description

• Supervise student scholars and always ensure their physical and emotional well-being, adhering to College and Upward Bound Summer Academy policies and procedures.
• Work together as a team, actively communicating with and supporting other staff members.
• Assist the Upward Bound Director and Advisor.
• Facilitate small-group discussions on topics outlined in the Summer Staff Handbook.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and weekly supervision meetings.
• Plan and supervise recreational activities for students.
• Serve as a chaperon for college trips and aid with logistical details.
• Ensure program safety procedures outlined in the Summer Staff Handbook are followed by participants.
• Monitor and communicate the schedule to students ensuring participation and punctuality to activities and events.
• Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations. Document all policy violations consistently. Report any inappropriate student behavior or violations of policies to the Program Director.
• Advocate for individual participant needs and communicate participant concerns to appropriate staff.
• Actively participate in fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in an educational environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director and the Dean of Student Services that align with the College’s and Upward Bound Academy's strategic priorities and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to serve as a positive role model and mentor for high school students.
• Possess the capacity to promote the importance of education and the attitudes and skills that will enhance the student’s academic and personal success while building healthy relationships of mutual respect.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to function as an exemplary representative of Kansas City Kansas Community College and the Upward Bound Academy, and national TRIO programs.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to and ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practices that promote social justice and equity.
• High energy, self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships and establish credibility with all levels of students, faculty, and staff in the organization and community partners.
• Detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to manage several projects with multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Position Qualifications and/or Education

Minimum Qualifications and/or Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to work June 1, 2024 – July 19, 2024.
• CPR and First Aid Certified (valid certificate must be obtained by the first day of programming on June 5, 2024, if applicable, or CPR and First Aid Training will be offered during the Upward Bound Academy Program training during the week of May 28, 2024.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Education

• Associates or higher degree.
• A demonstrated record of teaching experience or youth programming experience.
• A demonstrated record of summer day or resident camp experience.
• Multilingual writing and speaking proficiency.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Schedule
The Upward Bound Academy Program Assistant will work thirty-two (32) hours a week, Monday – Thursday for five (5) weeks and forty hours (40) during the sixth week, (Seasonal -Summer). Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. This position is grant funded through 2028. Continued employment after this date will be based on whether additional funding becomes available.

To Apply

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Educational Institution