North Shore Community College Lynn , MA 01902
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About North Shore Community College:
North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Job Description:
Summer Community Team Leader, TRIO Upward Bound Program
Campus Location: NSCC Lynn & UMass Amherst
Work Schedule: June 25 & June 26: Staff Training
June 27 - July 19, 2024: Day Program at NSCC Lynn (program not in session, Thursday July 4 & Friday July 5) 8am-4pm
July 20 - August 3, 2024: Residential Program at UMass Amherst
August 6: NSCC: Wrapping up paperwork and program materials
Non-benefited, grant funded
ABOUT TRIO UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
The North Shore Community College (NSCC) TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program is a federally funded program for low-income, first-generation, and/or academically at-risk high school students. The primary mission is to increase the rate at which participants complete their secondary school education, and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. The UB program provides academic, co- and extracurricular activities during the academic year and the summer, including instruction, tutoring, college tours, cultural events, health and fitness activities, educational workshops, and service activities.
ABOUT UB SUMMER ACADEMY
The UB Summer Academy is a six-week program that simulates commuter and residential college experiences. The Summer Academy serves approximately 40 students from the Lynn Public Schools. This year's Summer Academy includes a four-week, day program at North Shore Community College's Lynn Campus and a two- week residential program at Umass Amherst. The program runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM during the non-residential component and Sunday evening through Saturday afternoon during the residential component. The overarching theme for this year's Summer Academy is, So...What do we do now?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The two Community Team Leaders assist the full-time staff with the general operation of the program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend and participate in staff training, daily/weekly team meetings, and end-of-program activities
Build and maintain a positive, supportive, productive, and safe environment for both students and staff
Support program logistics, including opening or closing the program each day, tracking and monitoring daily attendance and departure of program participants; monitoring activities, assisting students getting to/from class (sending links), facilitating daily announcements; making sure program spaces and supplies are organized
Assist the Program Coordinator with the coordination and facilitation of workshops; plan and lead virtual activities
Assist the Academic Coordinator by serving as the tutor for assigned classes; work closely with the instructors to provide interventions and support; provide academic support during office hours
Monitor student behavior for compliance with Upward Bound and college/university policies/procedures/regulations; respond positively and proactively to student issues as they arise, including documenting and enforcing and responding to disciplinary situations
Individually mentor and conduct weekly student group meetings for an assigned group of students
Complete activity and student evaluations, document incidents, and maintain files
Serve as a role model for students and Learning Leaders during activities
Assist the full-time staff with coordinating the work of the Learning Leaders, including scheduling, activity planning, monitoring of UB and College policies
Assist with chaperoning field trips and activities as needed
Appropriately represent NSCC and UB at all events
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Completion of at least two years of college and current enrollment in an undergraduate program, or an undergraduate degree
At least 21 years of age at the start of the program
At least one year of residential or related overnight supervisory experience
Previous mentoring and/or tutoring experience
Demonstrated ability to be punctual and dependable
Ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment
Attention to detail, organized, effective communication skills, demonstrate a professional attitude and ability to work well under pressure
Availability to complete mandatory staff training before the start of the summer component
Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, Khmer) preferred
Demonstrated sensitivity towards and passion and commitment to working with students and staff of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, different levels of academic preparation, or/and varying physical and learning abilities; prior experience preferred
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a National background check as a condition of employment
Additional Information:
SALARY: Total earnings for this position is $3080 at $20 per hour plus room and board and transportation to/from during the residential portion of the program.
STARTING DATE: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
June 25 & June 26: Staff Training
June 27 - July 19: Day Program (program not in session, Thursday July 4 & Friday July 5) 8am-4pm
July 20 - August 3: Residential Program, UMass Amherst
August 6: NSCC: Wrapping up paperwork and program materials
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.
Application Instructions:
Submit a cover letter and resume. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the name, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references before the interview takes place.
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