PUB Summer Academy Mentor
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY - PROJECT UPWARD BOUND COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY
502 Meadow Brook Road; 120 Vandenberg Hall; Rochester, MI 48309-4401
Phone: 248-370-3218 Fax: 248-370-3217
JOB SUMMARY: SUMMER ACADEMY ACADEMIC MENTORS
PURPOSE: Facilitate academic and social learning of high school participants by assisting teachers in the classroom, providing individual and group tutoring, and modeling behaviors consistent with PUB’s standards.
DATES: Exact dates vary each year, but generally 6 weeks beginning near the middle of June
DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: Classes: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am – noon, 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. Academic Mentors may be assigned All Day, Morning-Only, Afternoon-Only, Late Afternoon-Only, or a combination. Mentor work hours are 15 minutes before and after scheduled classes, with an additional 30 minutes per week for joint staff meetings.
SUMMER COMPENSATION: $15.00/hour (including training)
SUPERVISORS: Academic Coordinator (AC) & Teacher
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Varies
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Be present at each class session. Take attendance. Be assertive in assisting the teacher to implement lesson plans and maintain the learning environment both in-person and virtually as situations dictate.
- Assist with acquisition, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials. As requested, assist with the grading and recording of grades and constructive comments (manual and/or electronic).
- Monitor participants’ behavior in academic settings and manage Incentive Point System to address participant issues such as unfinished work and classroom attentiveness. Record points deductions and incident facts in school information system.
- Remain updated on the instructional schedule, daily lesson plans, and classwork requirements in order to facilitate classwork labs and provide individual tutoring. Record whether each student’s classwork is completed daily and provide daily updates to the Lead Mentor or AC if work is incomplete.
- Escort participants between classrooms, the main or satellite office, and various buildings for classes.
- Participate in meetings with the teachers and Administrative Team as scheduled.
- Collaborate with other Academic Mentor’s to recommend “Spirit Award” recipients.
- Present Academic Progress Certificates at Summer Academy Awards Program and assist other presenters.
- May include light clerical. Other duties as assigned by teachers or Administrative Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Good academic standing and an appropriate level of maturity.
- Grade Point Average: 3.00 in subject that you wish to tutor; 2.50 overall.
- Extracurricular activities that demonstrate the use of good leadership, communication, and social skills.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Windows, Internet) including virtual learning. Light clerical skills.
- Previous experience working with ethnically diverse students (preferably high school ages).
- Commitment to helping students prepare for college.
HIGH SCHOOL SUBJECT AREAS NEEDED. SKILL COMBINATIONS ARE A PLUS:
- Mathematics—Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry
- Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
- English—Grammar, Vocabulary, Composition, Literature, Reading, Writing
- Foreign Language—Spanish
- Performing Arts—Vocal Music, Drama, Dance
CONSTRAINTS: NO OTHER OBLIGATIONS DURING WORK HOURS
NO OTHER CAMPUS JOBS (that, with PUB, generate overtime)
ROOM & BOARD ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH ACADEMIC MENTOR POSITIONS.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, OU STUDENTS SHOULD VISIT “HANDSHAKE”
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TO COMPLETE & SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION.
PLEASE STUDY THE PUB WEB SITE AT www.oakland.edu/upwardbound
PRIOR TO A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW.