8/3/2019 Program Assistant.gear UP 4 LA.occidental College

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Position Information

*Job ID: 52197

*Job Title : Program Assistant

Job ReferenceNum :

OrganizationName :

Occidental College 

Linked Contact: Jesus Maldonado 

No of Openings: 6

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Hours perWeek:

20

Wage/Salary: $13-$15

EmploymentStart Date: 1/9/12

EmploymentEnd Date:

6/30/12

*JobDescription:

Program Assistant – GEAR UP 4 LANeighborhood Partnership Program

The Neighborhood Partnership Program at Occidental College is looking for highlymotivated people to serve as Program Assistants for the GEAR UP 4 LA programlocated at schools in the Belmont Zone of Choice and Kennedy Choice Schools.

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) 4 LAis a

federally funded program that works with youth in Los Angeles to help them understandthepossibilities that exist for higher education. It provides knowledge of the admissionprocessand the college experience. As a partner to Project Higher Learning, Occidental Collegeprovides support for program goals by providing Mentor Leaders for the targeted highschools. The goal is to improve college readiness and to give students the skills tobecomeleaders in their community and among their peers.

We welcome all qualified applicants to submit their resumes. Though the position istargeted to graduate school students with an interest in K - 12 education and educationaloutreach programs, we will considers any applicant with an interest in helping students

succeed academically. If you have any questions about the position or would like toapply, you can contact Jesus Maldonado at maldonad@oxy.edu or 323-259-1430.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Neighborhood Partnership Program, theProgram Assistant helps coordinates the day-to-day operations of the GEAR UP tutoringprogram at high schools served by the grant.

Essential Functions:

8/3/2019 Program Assistant.gear UP 4 LA.occidental College

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 The following are essential job responsibilities:

1. Assist School Coordinators to implement the tutoring program at assigned highschool.2. Supervise tutoring program at assigned school.

3. Supervise Occidental student coordinator.4. Assist in coordinating support for each site’s training schedules and procedures.5. Work directly with high school teachers to better match the personalities and needs of all parties.6. Maintain records of participation and the results of that participation.

7. Help collect data on students served by the grant.8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent combination of experience and education.Must have superb organizational and administrative skills. Requires strong interpersonaland communication skills (both written and verbal). Must have a driver’s license andcar. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

*ApplicationInstructions:

Please email resume and cover letter.