
Educational Talent Search Summer Program Assistant/UNI-CUE
Position Type: Part-time Job
Title: Summer Program Assistant
Job Description
Work location is UNICUE, 800 Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA Office Hours 7:30 am -4:30 pm
Assist with various duties for the Educational Talent Search Summer Academy:
• Assist and participate in all program activities, such as field trips to UNI campus and various places in the community.
• Supervise/Work with a group of 25-30 middle school students daily.
• Drive a van with up to six students in travel to and from home and during numerous field trips.
• Assure safety of youth attending programs.
• Attend professional staff meetings as needed.
• Other program duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Please see attached Job Description
- Must have at least one year of experience working with youth, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- Must be a highly motivated individual capable of working independently without supervision, knowledgeable, open-minded, and friendly.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be self-motivated.
- Must know and enforce safety procedures.
- Must have knowledge of basic first aid.
- Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Must be flexible, trustworthy, and have the physical ability to fully participate in all program activities.
- Must be accountable with a strong attendance record.
- Prefer an individual with experience working with youths.
Prefer an individual who is capable of driving a van to pick up six students from home to Hawkeye Community College every morning and back home at end of program each day. Additionally, this individual should be capable of driving a van with six program participants during numerous field trips.