Sonoma and Napa Region Pre-Collegiate Program Assistant (Casual Worker), Part time, Temporary, Hourly, Multiple Openings

Sonoma State University•Sonoma, CA

71d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the assigned site Program Manager, with additional lead work direction from the Associate Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs, the Sonoma and Napa Region Pre-Collegiate Program Assistant provides academic, operational, and motivational support to Upward Bound and Academic Talent Search program participants in grades 6 through 12, and/or assist with programmatic needs to support individual programs to meet their annual objectives.

Requirements

Two years’ experience working with a diverse participant population, including those from at-risk, low-income, first-generation backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with participants in grades 6 through 12, parents, schools, and business professionals.
Proficiency in typing and with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and/or Google Applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides) programs.
Must successfully clear a fingerprint clearance.
Good communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to learn and apply program information and instructions.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to prioritize multiple work responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Ability to complete projects in a timely and effective manner with good attention to detail.
Ability to adapt and be flexible in an ever-changing work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides academic, operational, and motivational support to Upward Bound and Academic Talent Search program participants in grades 6 through 12.
Assists with programmatic needs to support individual programs to meet their annual objectives.