Employment Opportunities
CLOSED POSTINGS BELOW - POSITIONS FILLED
Summer Staff
Dates of Training: June 12 - 16, 2023
Dates of Employment: June 12 - July 27, 2023
Summer Residential Assistant
Expectations:
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living in residence halls and supervising high school students
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organizing and implementing activities
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enforcing rules and regulations
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assisting students with academic and personal growth in preparation for college
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professional role-modeling
Qualifications:
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completion of at least freshman/sophomore year of college
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leadership skills and ability to be a positive role model
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ability to work as a team player and independently
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good verbal communication skills
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ability to demonstrate initiative
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academic success in college (~2.5 GPA)
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willingness to work full-time with no other commitments from Sundays at 7 PM to Fridays at 5 PM
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ability to relate to (or previous experience working with) teens from lower-income, rural environments
Benefits:
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weekends off
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all room and board included
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salary of $2900
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training program
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a great expense-paid trip
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a memorable summer experience
Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2023
Summer Faculty
Dates of Employment: June 19- July 21, 2023
(Training on June 14 at 6pm)
English/Language Arts Teacher
Expectations: 1) Develop a curriculum in the subject area, including writing, literature, and reading. (2) Teach students by providing active, hands-on experience.
Qualifications: Applicant should be certified to teach in the subject area and have at least 1 year of teaching experience.
Terms of Employment:
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June 19 through July 21, 2023
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Evening orientation June 14
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No classes July 3-5
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Monday - Friday 8:30am to 12:00 pm
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Salary is approximately $2,156
Foreign Language Teacher
Expectations: 1) Develop a curriculum in the subject area. (2) Teach students by providing active, hands-on experience .
Qualifications: Applicant should have advanced skills in the subject area and have teaching experience.
Terms of Employment:
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June 19 through July 21, 2023
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Evening orientation June 14
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No classes July 3-5
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm or Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 - 4:00pm
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Salary is approximately $650
Enrichment Class Teacher
*Any elective appropriate for high school students*
Expectations: 1) Develop a curriculum in the subject area. (2) Teach students by providing active, hands-on experience.
Qualifications: Applicant should be have advanced skills in the subject area and teaching experience.
Terms of Employment:
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June 19 through July 21, 2023
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Evening orientation June 14
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No class July 3-5
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm or Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 - 4:00pm
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Salary is approximately $650
Applications will be accepted until position is filled
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Full time/hourly with benefits, reports to the Director of Upward Bound.
Qualifications: High school diploma/GED required, certification or associates degree + preferred. Experience with word processing, excel, computer software programs and client databases. One or more years office management experience. Skill in interpersonal communication, filing, organization and administrating office activities. Previous experience working with the target population preferred.
Major Duties: Manage Upward Bound Office. Provide voucher, purchasing and financial record keeping in line with the Project’s budget. Maintain project’s data systems and files according to Department of Education regulations. Maintain project’s and student records. Assist other staff with planning, development, and implementation of project services.
Send/email application letter and resume to:
Tim Young – Director, Upward Bound at Salem University., 223 West Main St., Salem, WV 26426 or tyoung@salemu.edu.
For more information, contact the Upward Bound office at 304-326-1261
BUCKHANNON-UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL
IN-SCHOOL CONTACT
Open to faculty & staff at Buckhannon-Upshur High School only.
Expectations:
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Represent & promote Upward Bound in your school.
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Provide support to a group of approximately 10 students enrolled in the UB program.
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Act as a liaison between students & the UB office.
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Assist students with school and community projects.
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Provide support to the UB Counselor for in-school visits and after-school sessions.
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Assist in facilitating tutoring for UB students.
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Acquire and provide student records to UB office as needed.
Terms of Employment:
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Approximately 5 hours per month
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$25.00 per hour / usually $125 per month
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September 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023
(with option for renewal yearly)
For more information, or to apply, contact:
Tiffany Sharp 304-326-1261 tsharp@salemu.edu
PROGRAM COUNSELOR
Responsibilities include academic, career and personal guidance counseling as well as college prep education and guidance for college bound students on outreach basis.
Masters degree preferred, or currently pursing a Master’s degree in secondary education or human services field. Must be available to work one Saturday a month. Possession of vehicle and valid driver’s license required. Applicants with low income/first generation college background encouraged to apply.
Send/email application letter and resume to:
Tim Young – Director, Upward Bound at Salem University., 223 West Main St., Salem, WV 26426 or tyoung@salemu.edu.
For more information, contact the Upward Bound office at 304-326-1261