Upward Bound Tutor/Mentor
Company: Community College of Aurora
Location: aurora
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The program provides a summer program classroom instruction in a
six-week, non-residential summer program. During the program,
approximately 60 participants will receive: (1) instruction in
composition, literature, world languages, mathematics, ACT/SAT
Preparation, and laboratory science, (2) advising in the areas of
educational and career opportunities, and (3) exposure to
enrichment activities designed to promote personal and social
growth. Please note: * The CCA UB Summer 2021 Program will be in a hybrid format to
include online and in-person services. * Tutor/Mentor may not take
classes or hold other employment during UB Summer Program hours (8
am - 5 pm with additional hours on Fridays for Campus Visits,
Volunteer Events, and Cultural Activities). * Applicants must be
available for the entirety of the summer program including the
mandatory training (Upward Bound Summer Program, June 7 - July 16,
2021, and Mandatory Summer Staff Training, June 2-3, 2021) and
weekly staff meetings and program events. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Tutor/Mentors promote educational aspiration and performance of
Upward Bound summer participants by providing support in various
opportunities for student engagement. Tutor/Mentors are responsible for: * Planning and facilitating educational, cultural, and
recreational events * Leading small groups * Providing tutoring and
advising to individuals and groups of students * Planning afternoon
activities and study sessions for the participants * Promoting a
community of mutual respect and trust * College visit supervision *
Supervising of students' free time * Facilitating routine
discipline problems * Evening and weekend hours required * Ability
to work effectively with students, and community members of diverse
backgrounds * Ability to work independently and as a team leader *
Ability to multi-task * Bilingual REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * College students must have a minimum of 30 credits or graduate
by the beginning of the summer program and have a solid academic
record. * Experience with, and commitment to, underrepresented,
ethnically diverse youth * Experience supervising youth *
Experience leading small and large groups * Expertise engaging both
individuals and groups of students * Ability to work closely with a
team and work independently PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Proficiency in Spanish (primarily verbal) * Tutoring
experience * Understanding of restorative justice/conflict
management practices * Experience working with first-generation
students Compensation:$3,500.00, June 7-July 16, 2021 summer stipend
(approx. 240 hours for 6 weeks) Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of
applications will begin on March 22, 2021 and will continue until
the position is filled. Application Process: When submitting your online application,
please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional
references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree
achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of
employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please
contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu. By applying for this announced position, applicants are
certifying that all statements, information and documents provided
are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and
are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that
omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt
at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application
and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered
for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute
grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or
constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. Notice to all Applicants: * Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be
produced within three (3) days of hire. * Direct deposit of payroll
is a condition of employment. * Final candidate is subject to a
criminal background check prior to final selection process. * Final
candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human
Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire. * CCA is affiliated
with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social
Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the
COPERA web page. * Former employees of the Colorado Community
College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily
terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this
information in your application material. * For information
regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title
IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of
Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora,
Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at
Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu. The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus
Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning
to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual
Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA
website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this
report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request.
This report includes statistics for the previous three years
concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled
or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property
within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our
campuses. ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by
the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable
accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an
employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact
Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at
least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to
evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be
asked to provide additional information, including medical
documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of
accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information
available well in advance of the assessment date. Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination
Act (CADA):The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows
applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health
conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from
childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations
must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days
prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes
to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at
303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu. Non-Discrimination Statement:The Community College of Aurora
prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including
those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for
Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120
and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of
sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin,
physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status,
religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual
orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and
activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate
steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not
be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education
programs. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures,
contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy
Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway,
Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or
e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu. Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement: You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that
is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive
Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces
Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and
faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment.
This means members of our College community will be active,
respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all
levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a
foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our
diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We
must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and
experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula,
and policies. Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.
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