Barton County Upward Bound Hourly (Temp)

Position Description: The BCUB hourly employee may be responsible for overseeing all activities related to the summer program including participant monitoring, safety, recreation, scheduling, and other programming responsibilities related to participants. Other duties may include driving college vehicles, providing tutoring sessions and lifeguarding. This position is 100% grant funded. Employment may be contingent upon continued grant funding. Position Responsibilities: 50.00% - Chaperone cultural and educational activities and trips during summer program including evening, weekend, and overnight trips. 20.00% - Plan & provide tutoring assistance, recreational opportunities, and other support activities to meet the needs of participants. 15.00% - Act as liaison between classroom instructors and project staff and between participants and project staff. 10.00% - Consulting with the following BCC employees as needed; the project staff, housing staff, security guards, facilities staff, & nurse. 5.00% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned. Expectations: Demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education - High school diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred. GPA of at least 3.0 required. Other Skills - Must possess a valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check. A background similar to target population are preferred. Experience - 6 months experience with populations similar to the target population. Physical Requirements: The work requires minor physical exertion such as short periods of standing, walking over rough uneven surfaces, some recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Job may require recurring lifting of lightweight objects with infrequent bending or stooping alternating with the lighter activities. Job requires minimal agility and dexterity. Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Wages/Other:

For wage information, please contact Kelsey Hall at 620-792-9291.

Job Advertisement:
Barton Community College is seeking applications for a Temporary Employee position for the Barton County Upward Bound Program. This position will be specifically working during the summer residential program from June 1st through June 26th. Employees must be able to assist teachers, assist UB staff during field trips, drive a 15-passenger van, and serve as positive role models. Duties also include supervising participants in a group living environment, facilitating conflict resolution, addressing disciplinary problems, and assisting UB staff during evening activities. The position involves working long hours including evenings and Sundays with culturally and socio-economically diverse high school students. Qualifications: Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and ability to pass a background check; completion of sophomore year of college preferred; high school diploma required; GPA of 3.0 required. Review of completed applications and references begins immediately. Position is 100% grant funded. To apply go to: jobs.bartonccc.edu Position open until filled. Those who are hard of hearing or have difficulty speaking, please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. EEO/AA.