Program Assistant - Part Time Summer Position

Location: Normal

Salary: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 Monthly
Location : Normal
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number:
Department: TRIO Upward Bound
Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Description

Summary:

Upward Bound, a pre-collegiate academic program for first generation and limited income high school students with academic potential. The Upward Bound Program at Alabama A & M University is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound (UB) Summer Component is a 6-weeks residential program.

SUMMER PROGRAM - Upward Bound students will receive:

Instruction in language arts, math, science, foreign language, literature & composition

Exposure to fun, laboratory, hands on activities designed to promote personal and social growth

Advising in the areas of educational & career opportunities

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Located at Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL
• Must have a 3.0 or higher in the specific course to tutor UB participants
• Duties may include, but are not limited to:
  Assist with daily functions of the Summer Component; submission of required paperwork; provide tutoring and advising to individuals and groups of students; supervision of participants at all times; escorting participants on campus; residential monitoring; program planning; assisting with promoting a community of mutual respect and trust.
• Residential availability

Typical Qualifications

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Must be available Sunday-Thursday for entire Summer Component
• Some college experience required
• Ability to effectively work with teenagers
• Ability to follow programmatic regulations & accept directives from UB Staff
• Prior experience working with teenagers (PREFERRED)
• 3 professional references

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Social Media
• Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Suites, etc.
• Effective Communication skills
• Organizational skills

This position is not eligible for benefits.
01

Are you available Sunday-Thursday for entire Summer Component?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have some college experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have the ability to effectively work with teenagers?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have the ability to follow programmatic regulations & accept directives from UB Staff?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have three (3) professional references?

• Yes
• No

Required Question