Upward Bound Summer Operations Assistant (# 367959)

Job ID: 367959

About the Job

Upward Bound Summer Operations Assistant

This is an in
person position working with office staff and high school students at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities East Bank campus.

Description of UMD Upward Bound Vision Quest:
The Upward Bound Vision Quest program is a federally funded college preparatory
program for low-income and first-generation high school students that serves a total of 135 students in four high schools in Minneapolis,
Minnesota and one in Duluth, Minnesota. The Upward Bound Vision Quest program works with students, parents, schools and the community to
develop partnerships and provide services and support that promote participant success. Services are offered on site in the target schools
and are designed to prepare students to succeed in applying for, and finishing postsecondary education.

The summer program is an
exciting opportunity for high school students to experience college life by taking classes and living in the residence halls. Each summer,
additional staff are hired to help make the summer experience unforgettable. The summer program needs motivated and caring staff to create
an unforgettable student experience.

Description of Position:
Operations Assistants is a dynamic role that requires direct
service and youth engagement as well as back-end operations support ensuring program continuity and flow. This position requires a person
who can work independently, is highly organized and proactive in communication, persistent in troubleshooting and figuring things out,
enjoys celebrating the work and achievement of others, willing to share their knowledge and be in conversation with young people, and is
available to attend our Week 6 trip full-time from July 21 – 25th. As with all UBVQ positions, this role requires a person willing to
cultivate environments of health, safety, and wellbeing of youth and fellow staff.

Outline of Responsibilities:

• Facilitate
  and engage students in activities, conversations, and learning opportunities that support their ability to envision their futures as full of
  agency and possibility
• Manage essential data and documents including, but not limited to: student evaluations, attendance,
  surveys, flyers, schedules, and behavior reports
• Support the maintenance of physical and digital program archives that require
  filing, digitization, organization, and data management
• Create and update daily attendance sheets and weekly evaluations
• Join the team that plans End-of-Summer Celebration, Week 6 (5-Day Trip), events and workshops
• Occasionally chaperone
  students on school bus from the Minneapolis high schools (South and Edison) on Monday mornings, and back on Friday afternoons
• 
  Capture the power and magic of UBVQ Summer Program in photo, video, and words
• Share the power and magic of UBVQ Summer program in
  a weekly newsletter for UBVQ students, families, and staff
• Post to UBVQ Social Media accounts daily to document Summer Program
  events
• Assist Residence Hall check-in Monday mornings and check-out Friday afternoons
• Manage and prepare class &
  activity supplies, including the security of iPads and Chromebooks
• Participate in daily check-ins and weekly meetings with UBVQ
  Director and staff
• Observe strict data privacy and confidentiality protocols
• Other duties as assigned by Program
  Director

Staff Schedule: (up to 20 hours a week during these times)

• Staff Orientation & Training:
• Monday, June
  9 – Friday, June 13, 2025
• 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Week 1 – 5: Student College Experience in Minneapolis
• June
  16 – July 18, 2025
• 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Week 6: Out-of-State Trip
• Monday, July 21, 8:30 a.m. – Friday,
  July 25, 5:00 p.m.
• Week 7: Debrief Week (Debrief week, participation is flexible)
• Monday, July 28, 8:30 a.m. -
  Wednesday, July 30, 3:00 p.m.
• Holidays Off: June 19 & 20, June 30 – July 4, 2025

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Curious, interested in learning, and willingness to try new
  things
• Experienced and finds value in working with high school students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic
  backgrounds
• Experienced and confident role model / leader who can facilitate activities, chaperone field trips, and meaningfully
  engage students throughout a day’s activities
• Comfort and ability to fairly intervene, support, and redirect students in moments
  of conflict resolution
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and locate things in digital spaces and the physical
  environment
• Great communication skills, in-person and digitally
• Experience creating captivating and posting
  appropriate content for target-audiences on social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Discord, etc.)
• Takes initiative, is a team
  player, and willing to jump in to get things done
• Ability to maintain a positive mindset, sense of possibility, and communicate
  while problem-solving
• Available during this role’s mandatory staff schedule, including 5 day out-of-state trip (see schedule
  below)
• Per University of Minnesota Safety of Minors policy, applicants must be at least 20-years-old upon hiring, and pass a
  background check

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour

Retirement plan
options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To
be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an
online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by
accessing your “My Job Applications” page and uploading documents in the “My Cover Letters and Attachments” section.

To request an
accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612)
624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in
enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and
retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in
its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about
diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment
Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.

About the U of M

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of
Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best
Colleges” issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments
and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts
foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD’s many research
institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021,
as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity
(2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).