Upward Bound summer employment
Upward Bound at the University of Minnesota-College of Education and Human Development (U of MN—CEHD) offers three categories of summer ‘09 employment opportunities: academic classroom, residential advising, and administrative.
Residential advising positions entail the development and implementation of experiential activities for program participants.
Academic positions range from instructor to teaching assistant. Academic courses offered may include: math, English, literature, composition & writing, reading and comprehension development, government/civic participation, forensic science, conflict mediation, test preparation, college planning, foreign language, etc.
Few administrative assistant positions are also available.
This year’s summer academic and residential program dates and HR specifics for employment purposes are:
ALL POSITIONS
Mandatory Staff Training
- Saturday, June 13, 2009, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
- Monday, June 15 – 19, 2009, 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Criminal Background History
All positions require a criminal background history check.
Driver Training
Should driving be assigned to your position, a two hour University of Minnesota driver training for 15-passenger vehicles is required. **The training dates are as follows: May 13th or June 10th from 3:00-5:00PM.**
RESIDENTIAL
Employment Dates
Non-live-in: Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2009, 8:00AM- 4:30PM
Live-in: Sunday, June 28 – Friday, July 24, 2009. Staff typically works Sunday late afternoon – Friday afternoon.
Driver History Check
Because driving is a required function, a driver's history check is required.
Driver Training
This position requires driving a 15-passenger vehicle. A two-hour University of Minnesota provided driver training is mandatory. **The training dates are as follows: May 13th or June 10th from 3:00-5:00PM.**
ACADEMIC
Employment Dates
Monday – Friday, June 22 – July 31, 2009. Academic hours will vary depending on the # of courses taught.
Driver Training
Should driving be assigned to your position, a two-hour University of Minnesota driver training for 15-passenger vehicles is required. **The training dates are as follows: May 13th or June 10th from 3:00-5:00PM. **
ADMINISTRATIVE
Employment Dates
Monday – Friday, June 22 – August 28, 2009. Administrative hours will vary.
Driver Training
Should driving be assigned to your position, a two-hour University of Minnesota driver training for 15-passenger vehicles training is required. **The training dates are as follows: May 13th or June 10th from 3:00-5:00PM. **
TO APPLY
All positions require the submission of a cover letter, resume, references, and updated transcript. (An unofficial transcript is acceptable.)
Hours
The range of hours offered is part-time to full-time.
If you have further questions regarding UB summer ‘09 employment or would like a job description for the various positions, please contact the following individuals:
Residential/Dorm
Ms. Linda Chin
Phone: (612) 625-6626
E-Mail: chinx007@umn.edu
Academic/Classroom
Ms. Carmen Price
Phone: (612) 625-3369
E-Mail: pric0187@umn.edu
Administrative
Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson
Phone: (612) 624-0865
E-Mail: echa0001@umn.edu
Thank you for your employment inquiry. Upward Bound looks forward to hearing from you in the near future!
Revised March 2009