Employment at Upward Bound

2009 SUMMER POSITIONS AT UPWARD BOUND

(all summer 2009 positions are filled; job descriptions below for information purposes only)

• Experiential Group Counselors (NON-RESIDENTIAL)

Tutor Counselors (filled)

The Tutor Counselor (TC) position is one of the most important jobs at Upward Bound. TCs bring the philosophy of the program to the students and help them learn how to be successful. TCs communicate commitment, respect for others, healthy risk-taking, and a strong sense of community. Characteristically, they enjoy working with high school students, and are compassionate, enthusiastic individuals dedicated to the ideals of teaching and helping others.

Dates:

• Staff Training & Program Preparation Sunday, 6/21- Friday, 6/26 (6/27 is a day off for staff)

• Students Arrive Sunday, June 28, Depart Saturday, August 8

• Staff weekends: usually off from Friday evening at 5:15 p.m. through Monday morning at 8:30 a.m.

• Friday, 7/3 is a program holiday. The program will be back in session beginning on Monday, July 6

• Friday, 7/24 is our Family Gathering and staff work until approximately 9:00 p.m.

• Awards Ceremony & Closing Community Meeting will be on Saturday, 8/8 (staff work Friday night, 8/7)

• Program and Student Evaluation/Dorm Clean-Up 8/10 - 8/13

• Staff moves out on Thursday afternoon, 8/13

Salary:

$2,320 for summer Room and board during the week is also provided While no meals are provided from Friday dinner through Monday breakfast, staff have their rooms and access to the dorm kitchen throughout the 8 week period.

As a TC, your responsibilities would include, but would not be limited to:

• Participating in staff training and staff meetings;

• Serving as a role model and supervisor for students;

• Facilitating sporting and recreational activities during weekday afternoons;

• With a partner, taking primary responsibility for a group of 10-12 students;

• Guiding students in a series of creative problem solving challenges;

• Monitoring program-wide compliance with UB guidelines, goals and philosophy;

• Serving as a teaching assistant in several academic classes;

• Assisting students in establishing and monitoring individual goals;

• Modeling and honoring the “full value/no discount” policy;

• Preparing final evaluations for six to seven students;

• Assisting with general chores and administrative tasks;

• Some travel required.

The Upward Bound summer program is a challenging and personally significant experience for both students and staff. Our days start early and end late. They are filled with people, activities, meetings, classes and the business of daily living. They are also filled with supporting and encouraging students as well as one another, taking healthy challenges and risks, and finding delight in discovering new friends, ideas, perspectives and interests. An Upward Bound summer demands a lot, but, as a result, its rewards are great!

If you are at least a sophomore in college and would like to apply, e-mail Laura Pellerin at laura.pellerin@unh.edu for an application. You may also pick up a hard copy of our application at Robinson House on Rosemary Lane. In addition to submitting an application, you must have two confidential reference forms completed. We will begin interviewing applicants in March and will continue until positions are filled. Background check may be required.

UNH Upward Bound is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate.
Men and women of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Teachers: SAT Prep Teacher needed for summer 2009 (Filled)
Dynamic teacher needed for federally funded college prep summer program to teach a course in SAT Prep which includes Math, Reading and Writing. Our courses are geared to generating excitement as well as developing skills. This is a part time position that requires coming to UNH usually 3 days per week (Monday, Wednesday & Friday); 6/29-8/8/2009. Pre-summer training meetings and a post-summer evaluation meeting also required. Teachers should be interested in working in a team environment and in making strong connections with students. Teaching certification not required, but high school or college teaching experience necessary. Background check may be necessary. Mary Jo Sloan / UNH Upward Bound / Robinson House / Durham, NH 03824 or e-mail Mary.Jo.Sloan@unh.edu For more information visit: www.upwardbound.unh.edu.

Hours: Part time; requires coming to UNH usually 3 days per week; some other additional meetings; not a live-in position.

Salary: $2,500 for the summer;

Background check may be necessary. Resume and cover letter (specifying subjects/position applying for) to Mary Jo Sloan / UNH Upward Bound / Robinson House / Durham, NH 03824 or e-mail Mary.Jo.Sloan@unh.edu.

UNH Upward Bound is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate.
Men and women of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Experiential Group Counselors (Filled)

EXPERIENTIAL GROUP COUNSELORS needed to lead 13-person student groups once a week in communication, group process and healthy decision making through experiential & hands-on activities. Advanced degree in Counseling, School Counseling or Social Work or Experiential Education; group building experience necessary as is experience working with teens.

Hours: Tuesdays 4:30-9 PM

Salary: $750; 6/29-8/8 plus training meetings.

Background check may be necessary. [No longer accepting applications for this position] Resume and cover letter (specifying subjects/position applying for) to Mary Jo Sloan / UNH Upward Bound / Robinson House / Durham, NH 03824 or e-mail Mary.Jo.Sloan@unh.edu.

UNH Upward Bound is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate.
Men and women of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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