CDEP Summer Counselor

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of CDEP Summer Counselor.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CDEP/M-SEA Counselor position is a summer internship. Candidates selected for a counselor position are expected to work with academically talented high school students in classroom settings, social settings, and on field trips. The position requires the counselor to reside on campus with students and travel out of state with students. Accommodations for housing and meals will be provided for the weeks of working with students;

accommodations will not be provided for the weeks of working in the office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist instructors as needed in the classroom. This includes setting up labs, helping students with hands-on projects, handing out study materials and tests. Counselors also reinforce what was taught in the classroom by having afternoon and evening study sessions with students to help explain concepts they may have found difficult to comprehend in class. These sessions are instrumental in helping the students prepare for the post-test;

students are required to score a minimum of 80% on the post- test in order to participate in subsequent summer academies. Additionally, counselors must evaluate each student's notebook to make sure they are staying on task with note taking.

* Research the topics and vocabulary that will be taught during each academy prior to the start of the academy in order to help students with grasping the information taught in classes and on field trips. Counselors must also be able to present the research topics and vocabulary to the students in a creative manner which can be through dramatic presentations, songs, or any original expression that makes learning fun for the students.

* Submit a final report/evaluation at the end of each academy. The report includes an overall assessment of the evaluation forms completed by students at the end of the academy; pre & post test scores; recommendations for all aspects of the academy including classroom instruction, field trips, extracurricular activities, meals, housing, etc...

* Organize informative presentations for the closing ceremony that capsulize what the students learned over the 1- or 2-week period. Instructors, family members, and friends attend the closing ceremony.

* Prepare all items (i.e. coolers of water, food, first aid kit, etc...) needed for various field trips and make sure all students bring any medication that they may require (i.e. inhalers, Epi Pen, allergy medication, etc...)

* Participate in daily staff meetings to assess the events of the day.

* Reside in the housing provided for academy participants during the week's students are on-site.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* A minimum of 1 year of college

* Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

* Ability to work effectively with high school students and college-aged staff

* Creative, energetic, dependable, positive attitude, respectful, fun-spirited, and able to model professionalism and responsibility

* Physically fit for hiking and outdoor fieldwork

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 2-3 years of college coursework

* 1 year of experience working with or mentoring high school students

* Strong interest and background in math, science, and education

* Experience in creative writing or student…