Upward Bound- Graduate Assistant

Educational Objectives:

-Participate in setting us IEP’s with Upward Bound students. Learn how to put a Policy/Procedure manual together, assist with tutoring and supervising tutors. Help plan a summer program for low income and first generation students.

 

Salary & Appointment:

-Position appointed on an annual basis for August-May. Annual stipend of $8,000 paid on a bi-weekly basis and a tuition waiver for SMSU graduate classes.

 

Qualifications:

-Experience working with diverse populations and high school age students is a high preference. Organized, articulate and team player. Good oral and written communication skills. Preference to an Education or similar major.

 

Responsibilities:

-Tutor high school age kids, help supervisor tutors, work with UB Admin. Assistant creating policy/procedures manual for UB. Help plan and organize a six-week summer program. Possible travel.

 

Clientele:

-Low income and first generation high school students from Marshall, YME, and Worthington High Schools.

 

Supervision:

-Amy Nemitz

-GA will assist supervising UB tutors and help overseeing activities of UB students.

 

Application information:

Send letter of application, resume, unofficial transcript(s) and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

 

Apply to:

Amy Nemitz

UB Director

1501 State Street IL 161

Southwest Minnesota State University

 

University/Community:

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.