Program Assistant – GEAR UP 4 LA, #14-029

Neighborhood Partnership Program
Occidental College

The Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) is looking for highly motivated people to serve as Program Assistants for the GEAR UP 4 LA program located at Berendo, Liechty, Virgil, Sal CastroMiddle Schools, Kim Academy and the Ambassador Community Schools.

OVERVIEW:

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) 4 LA is a federally funded program that works with youth in the Belmont and Kennedy Zones of Choice tosignificantly increase student success in high school and persistence in college. The program also seeks toincrease college and career awareness for students and parents.It provides knowledge of the admission process and the college experience. As a partner toGEAR UP 4 LA, Occidental College provides support for program goals by providing tutor-mentorsfor the cohort schools and hostingGU4LA students and families on campus several times a year. The goal is to improve college readiness and to give students positive role models.

We welcome all qualified applicants to submit their resumes. Though the position is targeted to graduate school students with an interest in K - 12 education and educational outreach programs, we will consider any applicant with an interest in helping students succeed academically.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the GEAR UP 4 LA Site Coordinator, the Program Assistant helps coordinate the day-to-day operations of GEAR UP 4 LAcohort schools. Responsibilities include:

  • Assist GEAR UP Coordinator to implement program components at assigned school.
  • Implement and supervise tutor-mentoring program at assigned school.
  • Assist NPP’s Director with the tutor-mentor training schedules and procedures.
  • Coordinate college visits and workshops.
  • Maintain records of participation and the results of that participation.
  • Complete observation logs and communicate with teachers.
  • Responsible for basic troubleshooting related to the tutor-mentoring program.
  • Help collect data on students served by the grant.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for this position must have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education and experience working with a team. The candidate must demonstrate competency in the following areas: Public speaking and group facilitation skills; strong organizational skills, especially data management and monitoring heavy email activity; event planning and promotion; ability to encourage and empower others to lead and contribute to the program and working knowledge of excel necessary. Candidate must have a driver’s license and car. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 20-25 hours a week.

Dates: January 15, 2012-June 30, 2012

Starting Rate: $13.50-$15.00/hour.

Positions available: 5

For more information or to submit your resume for the position, you can contact:

Jesus Maldonado, Director, Neighborhood Partnership Program

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