Twin Cities TRIO UB: Temp/Casual

Position Overview
This position supports the director in the development, evaluation and implementation of all TRIO Upward Bound (UB) academic services including academic year tutoring and classroom instruction (4 classes during the academic year) and all instruction during the summer program (14 total classes delivered daily). This position supports the core staff with high school student academic progress in the development of holistic intervention strategies and services to positively influence the program's ability to meet federal secondary school program objectives and prepare students for the academic rigors of college. During the academic year, this position will oversee the academic program at the University, Mon-Thurs from 3pm-6pm starting in October. During the summer, this position will oversee the summer academic program for 5 to 6 weeks from June to July.

If flexible work is an option, include:
The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $24/hr to $28/hr. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Overview of the TRIO Upward Bound Program
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded, U.S. Department of Education equal educational opportunity program designed to generate within our students (and parents), the skills and motivation necessary to both graduate high school and enter and graduate successfully complete a postsecondary degree. TRIO UB annually serves 118 low-income and first generation college bound youth from four high schools in Minneapolis. We develop and provide intensive, year-round academic services and enrichment programming to engage students, parents, schools, administrators and community partners to advance both individual and systemic change.

Job Responsibilities:
Direct Service and Instruction (40%)

• Develop, revise and implement curriculum that is holistic, effective, and in accordance with federal mandates and educational best practices relevant to contrasting student demographics, supporting and/or supplementing Minneapolis Public High School curriculum and graduation requirements for participants.
• Track student performance, monitor attendance, and provide regular feedback on participant performance. Provide recommendations to advisors regarding student intervention services using a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to increase students' academic proficiency.
• Serve as backup tutor and instructor for offered services to ensure effective delivery of academic services.

Program Development & Operations (30%)

• Annually implement and evaluate academic program initiatives, including: academic year after school (component) courses, tutoring program, and educational events/activities as well as summer academic courses
• Oversee the implementation of an after school snack program in collaboration with the office manager and ensure compliance with USDA and MN DOE

Supervision and Training (20%)

• Regularly communicate with all academic staff regarding program expectations, including student work, tutoring, concerns (academic or behavior), and schedule

Other (10%)

• Contribute to staff planning initiatives and staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree, plus four years of related professional experience or a master's degree with two years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Experience in classroom instruction and/or curriculum development, preferably at the secondary school level
• Relevant experience working with TRIO/Upward Bound-like youth in an educational setting, including low-income and first-generation high school students
• Supervisory experience
• Strong database and computer proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience hiring, training and supervising
• Demonstrated understanding of college preparation and intervention services for first-gen, low-income students
• Experience working in a diverse setting and/or in an urban area.
• Experience providing effective academic services to English Language Learning (ELL) populations
• Ability to speak a foreign language - Spanish, Hmong or Somali

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Pay Range: $24.00 - $28.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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