Program Assistant - Part Time Summer Position

Program Assistant - Part Time Summer Position Salary: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 Monthly Location: Normal Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 202300755 Department: TRIO Upward Bound Opening Date: 03/06/2026

Description Summary: Upward Bound, a pre-collegiate academic program for first generation and limited income high school students with academic potential. The Upward Bound Program at Alabama A & M University is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The Upward Bound (UB) Summer Component is a 6-weeks residential program.

SUMMER PROGRAM - Upward Bound students will receive:

• Instruction in language arts, math, science, foreign language, literature & composition
• Exposure to fun, laboratory, hands on activities designed to promote personal and social growth
• Advising in the areas of educational & career opportunities

Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Located at Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL
• Must have a 3.0 or higher in the specific course to tutor UB participants
• Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with daily functions of the Summer Component
• Submission of required paperwork
• Provide tutoring and advising to individuals and groups of students
• Supervision of participants at all times
• Escorting participants on campus
• Residential monitoring
• Program planning
• Assisting with promoting a community of mutual respect and trust

Residential availability

Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Must be available Sunday-Thursday for entire Summer Component
• Some college experience required
• Ability to effectively work with teenagers
• Ability to follow programmatic regulations & accept directives from UB Staff
• Prior experience working with teenagers (PREFERRED)
• 3 professional references

Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Social Media
• Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Suites, etc.
• Effective Communication skills
• Organizational skills

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Required Questions 01 Are you available Sunday-Thursday for entire Summer Component?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have some college experience?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have the ability to effectively work with teenagers?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have the ability to follow programmatic regulations & accept directives from UB Staff?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have three (3) professional references?

• Yes
• No

Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Address: 449 Buchanan Way, Normal, Alabama, 35762 Phone: 256-372-5835 Website: www.aamu.edu