Upward Bound Summer Intern

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory initiative that empowers first-generation and low-income high school students to graduate from high school and transition successfully to post-secondary education. Ivy Tech’s Upward Bound program serves students from Ben Davis High School, providing holistic academic, personal, and professional development opportunities. The Summer Academy, a cornerstone of the program, is a six-week immersive experience offering high school-level coursework, enrichment activities, and exposure to college life. Programming runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, June 15 – July 24, 2026, with mandatory training the week prior (June 8–12, 2026). Grant Funded Position This position is funded through a grant that has been awarded to Ivy Tech Community College. Employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of that grant funding. While the current grant period is June 8th - July 24th, continued funding is not guaranteed. If grant funds are exhausted without confirmation of a forthcoming grant funding extension, this position will be eliminated and employment with the College terminated.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a 2- year or 4-year institution, or obtained a college degree
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with high school students from underserved communities
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Availability for the full program duration (June 8 – July 24, Monday–Thursday)
• Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, facilitate, and assess summer program experiences to support student success
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, behavior and feedback.
• Submit weekly updates to the Director.
• Participate in mandatory training (June 8–12) and staff meetings throughout the program.
• Supervise students during class and assigned activities as needed.
• Connect and mentor students in meaningful ways
• Communicate student progress and concerns to the Upward Bound team.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree