Porition Requirements

Fort Lewir College, Upwqrd Bound
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Porition Requirements:
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Murt be q college iunior or renior who hqr lived on cqmput End
hqve q minimum 2.5 GPA
Murt hqve tutoring experience in qt leqrt one of the following:
Mqth, tcience, English, tpqnish
Murt hqve experience worhing with youth
Murt be qvqilqble to worh f une 3- f uly 13
May NOT be enrolled in FLC tummer iessiont ll or lll
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$2000
plur FREE houring & meqlr!!
fune 3-f uly
Applicqtion due
Fridoy, Morch 23,2012
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For info & application,
visit the UB website:
http:ll
www.fortlewis.edu/
upwardbound/
home.aspx
Marya Corrigan, Director
97A.247.76L8
Corriga n_m@fortlewis.edu
Upward Bound Summer Academy Leader
QualiJications
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Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.
Junior or Senior in college.
Campus resident for least two semesters, or equivalent.
Valid Driver's license
Tutoring experience in Math, English, Science, or Foreign Language (Spanish.)
Experience working with youth.
NOT enrolled in Summer Sessions II or III
Desired qualities
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Be professional at all times and in all interactions with students and staff.
Have a clear understanding of leader and student boundaries with regard to supervision
Be a positive role model to high school students (have passion and ability to inspire, possess a clear set of
values, demonstrate a commitment to community, demonstrate selflessness and acceptance of others. have
an ability to overcome obstacles)
Be able to follow directions and be willing to seek help from Upward Bound and college staff.
Show fairness and consistency dealing with a variety of students.
Use effective methods for dealing with conflict
Be flexible, tolerant, and in control in any situation.
Show concern for others and relate in a positive manner to the students.
Share the benefits to be gained from going to college.
Encourage and assist individuals in finding their own solutions, while offering direction
to campus
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community resources.
Develop trust and maintain confidentiality.
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Participate in three-day leader training prior to student arrival.
Attend Academy-oriented staff meetings prior to and during the Academy.
Work and be available for the full six-week period of the Uprvard Bound Summer Academy. During the
Academy, the position is to be a priority over ali other interests. classes, or employment. Leaders cannot be
enrolled in FLC summer session II or III. Leaders are discouraged from holding other jobs outside the
Upward Bound Summer Academy when the UB students are on campus. UB students are on campus each
week from Sunday at 7 p.m. through Friday afternoon at 5p.m. Leaders are on duty during this time. A
typical work day runs from 2:00pm until 12:00 midnight. Monday through Thursday, and 7am-5pm on
Friday, with leaders alternating morning breakfast duty. Leaders are on call during evening and early
morning hours.
Leaders will be required to drive 10 passenger vans. A state driver's license is required for this position
and leaders must complete a mandatory online training prior to driving vans.
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Direct and support the students (with guidance from supervisor), most of who will be away from home for
the first time.
Assist and advise students in their Upward Bound experience.
Serve as an information resource about the college life and services that are offered both on campus and
through the Upward Bound Program.
Translate the College and Housing guidelines to the students.
Superuise student conduct. Note that this can be one of the toughest roles that the Leader performs. Even
though Leaders may feel they are close in age to the UB participants, they must still be able to draw the line
between being a friend and an effective adviser.
Be accurate in documentation for the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Director of Upward Bound.
Academy Leader duties
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Directand supportall student actirities benreen -1:00pm-10:00 pm: monitorall dorm activity.
Be an information resource to students about college lit-e and responsibilities.
Offer a supportive ear and feedback for students' questions and concerns.
Instill in and demonstrate to students a sense of camaraderie and college-level socialmembership
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During meals
Chaperone and oversee events and trips.
Provide assistance during evening tutoring sessions.
Supervise a student service project.
Organize and run evening recreational activities.
Assist with planning and execution of special events.
Other duties as assigned by leader supervisor and/or director.
Leaders have student contact and responsibilities in the follou'in-e places:
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Leaders take attendance, dine with students, and manage anv situations that may arise.
During afternoon free time (4:00-5:00pm) direct and monitor students
At Friday morning project work
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Leaders manage student community service project.
Work with students on presentation about project for end-of-academy banquet.
o At evening activities
. Leaders will organize and run evening after-dinner recreational activities M-R nights.
Fridays
. Leaders will chaperone and assist on Friday afternoon field trips.
Sunday nights
. Chaperone and assist at Sunday night movie or dorm hang-out times.
Evaluations
o In addition to regular supervisor-staff
feedback throughout the course of the summer, formal
written evaluations will also be conducted. Performances will be evaluated based on the above
criteria. These evaluations provide the staff member with an updated appraisal of their
performance at the end of the summer program.
Residence Hall duties:
. General duties:
o Supervise in-dorm times and enforcement of residence rules.
o Provide interaction and exemplify behavior that encourages students to act with reason, to assume
responsibiliry for their actions, and to be consistently considerate of the rights and freedoms of
others.
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Take appropriate action to protect the health, safety, and rights ofresidents.
Assist in opening and closing the residence hall, preparation of rosters, damage inventories,
maintenance checks, and other duties as assigned by the Upward Bound and college staff.
o Be familiar with fire safety equipment and coordinate the floor's fire drill program.
o Report safety hazards.
o Assist Leader Supervisor and Residence Director as assigned in emergencies
o Maintain necessary Academy records and paperwork
o At night, Leaders will be available for student contact, to manage situations,
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residence hall rules.
Educate students so that they are aware of rvhat is expected of them in Residence Life and promote
an understanding ofthe reasons for the regulations.
Develop consistent methods of enforcing rules and regulations, and assist students in developing
methods of self-enforcement.
Walk through the building periodically over the course of a night (as assigned), securing the
building/complex by checking that all perimeter doors are closed/not propped and inappropriate
noise is confronted.
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Upward Bound Summer Academy Leader
high school students develop
Upward Bound is a federally funded plogram that helps qualified
school, and advance to and comthe skills and motivation needed to succeslsfully complete high
Durango' Montezumaft.,. u college education. Fort Lewis College Upward Bound serves
Cortez, and Ignacio high schools.
preparatory program that gives
The Upward Bound Summer Academy is a six-week college
from early June to early July,
Upward Bound students a taste of the .t[.g. experience. Held
in community service projects, and experience
fu.ti.ipurts take college-style classes, particilate
group interaciott"ge-tite social life through sports, cultural experiences, outdoor adventures,
of literature/
areas
tion. and social events. Participants receive instruction in core curriculum
also take elective courses'
composition, foreign language, math, and laboratory science' They
and get exposure to enrichment
are offered guidance in eduiational and career opportunities,
self-confidence'
activities designed to promote leadership, cultural awareness' and
What is an (Ipward Bound Summer Academy Leader?
student who has experiAn Upward Bound Summer Academy Leadei is an upper level college
and who wants to share that expeence living in a campus dormitory urri ,r".."ding in college,
lives in a residence hall with
rience with college-bound high school students. A Summer Leader
which Leaders facilitate conUpward Bound students throirghout the Summer Academy, during
student service projects'
versation groups, plan and lead evening recreational activities, support
primary lesoulce for information'
chaperone and assist on field trips, anJgenerally serve as the
participants'
inspiration, and assistance to Upward Bound Summer Academy
Why would you want to be a UB Summer Academy Leader?
Summer Academy Leaders are
Beyond the basic expectations and requirements, Upward Bound
and friendship for their
offered tremendous opportunities for creativity, adventure, challenge,
college experience.
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Upward Bound Employment Application-Leader
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Send application to:
Fort Lewis College
FLC Upward Bound
Jackie Fischer
1000 Rim Dr, Reed Library, 3rd Floor
Durango, CO 81301
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