Academic Associate
Job Title: Academic Associate
Overview
- This is a first shift position with hours of 8 am – 4 pm.
- As an Academic Associate, you will play an active role in providing positive experiences to young adult minors with and without disabilities visiting the U of Iowa Campus.
There will always be an on-call supervisor for assistance if needed.
Academic Associate Responsibilities
- Reports directly to the Academic Lead Instructor.
- Performs duties assigned by the Academic Lead Instructor and Program Director.
- Reports all incidents to Academic Lead Instructor or Program Director.
- Assists with academic instruction
- Provides individualized (for example: reading assistance for a student with learning disabilities, assisting a student to write) and small group support and supervision during all activities including lunch.
- Provides support for the students attending Project EXPLORE.
- Sets respectable personal standards for students.
- Implements University policies.
- Organizes and distributes resource materials.
- Sets up in-person activities.
- Assists with coordination of field trips.
- Provides support and supervision during field trips and activities.
- Facilitates small group exercises.
- Assists with program opening and closing activities.
- Assists with check-in/check-out of all participants.
- Assists with weekly evaluations.
- Interacts with the faculty, participants, and administrative staff.
- Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work the assigned shift.
- Previous experience training, or coursework related to supporting students in an academic setting is strongly encouraged.
- A minimum of 13-years of education (completed 1 year of college education)
- Team player
- Positive attitude
- Ability to think quickly in fast paced situations
- Patience, organization, and desire to see others succeed
- Successful completion of criminal background check
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is strongly encouraged.
- Degree or seeking a degree in the field of education or related field.
- Preference is given to individuals currently or recently attending college and to individuals with previous experience working with junior high and high school youth with disabilities.
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified.
- Bloodborne Pathogen certified.
Work Hours
- June 9-13 Mandatory Training
- June 23 – June 27 – INSTI Camp (minors)
Training Requirements
- Criminal Background Check upon hire
- Minors on Campus Online Training
- Attend trainings that occur June 9-13
Rate of Pay
- $17 per hour