Student Assistant - Writing Instructor - Tri-County Upward Bound

Position Summary

Tri-County Upward Bound attempts to improve the academic and social skills of rural, disadvantaged high school students who are potential first‑generation college students. The Saturday Writing Instructor position is a part‑time, three to five‑hour per month assignment beginning September 2017. FOAP:

-. Availability: 1 position effective September 2017.

• Ability to effectively utilize computer technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community, and the public.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with rural, economically disadvantaged high school students.
• Ability to communicate mathematical operations and concepts clearly and effectively.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills and consistency with administering discipline.
• Ability to teach concepts using a variety of instructional techniques in order to accommodate different learning styles.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential to this position.