Position Title:Summer Academic ChampionJob Description:JOB TITLE: Academic InterventionistREPORTS TO: Dr. Damian D. ThomasDEPARTMENT: Upward Bound JPS CentralEXEMPT:VICE PRESIDENT: Jonathan TownesGENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTIONAll Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Previous experience working with disadvantaged studentsEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree and state of Mississippi certificationESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following.Other duties may be assigned.Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.Conduct orientation workshops for students, parents, community, and other related entities.Screen applicants for participant eligibility.Refer ineligible students to appropriate or alternative servicesMaintain participant filesMeet with UB Director and target school principal regularlyConduct participant follow-up surveysParticipate in in-service meetingsWork with target school counselors in coordinating project activitiesPerform other duties as required to achieve program goals and objectivesSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:N/APHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .MissionHinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.VisionHinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.ValuesHinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
Integrity
Diversity
Excellence
Accountability
Leadership
Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:EEOC Compliance: Director of Diversity, Equity and InclusionBox 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: [email protected] .Title IX : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX CoordinatorBox 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected] .Full Time/Part Time:Part timePosition Type:Part TimeJob Classification:Upward BoundScheduled Hours:19.5