Activities Coordinator – UB

February 7, 2025

Upward Bound Department

Job Description

Temporary position for the following dates:

• Upward Bound Summer Academy begins Tuesday, May 27^{th –} Thursday June 26
• The Upward Bound Summer Academy will be as follows:
  • Tuesday, May 27^th– May 29^th Day activities
  • Sunday, June 1^st – Thursday, June 5^th
  • Sunday, June 8^th – Thursday, June 12^th
  • Sunday June 15^th -Thursday, June 19^th
  • Sunday June 22ⁿ – Thursday June 26^th

Annual Salary:

$1,500

Description:

The Upward Bound Program at NEO A & M College is seeking an energetic leader to work with participating high school students as Activity Director. Upward Bound is a program designed to encourage high school students to develop the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education. The participating Upward Bound students will live on campus during the five weeks program and attend intensive academic courses and personal developmental activities.

Qualifications and Experience Needed:

• Previous experience working with high school students.
• Experience in an educational setting
• Demonstrate sensitivity to needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged youth.
• Preference to individuals who have backgrounds similar to the target population.

Job Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide students with various team building/leadership activities during the Upward Bound Summer Academy.
• Create, set up, and implement activities.
• Provide high impact learning to students and staff.
• Assist with creating and implementing activities for students to prepare for college.
• Additional duties as assigned by the project director.