"Upward Bound Camp Assistant"

Job Details

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director, the Upward Bound Summer Camp Assistant is a part-time position offering supervision and advisement to high school students during our TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education federally funded educational opportunity program that prepares eligible high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The 6-week summer program is focused on enhancing the academic skills of the participants and provides participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and other social, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities.

The primary objective of the Camp Assistant is to ensure the well-being of students in grades 9 - 12, regarding health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships, and academics during the Upward Bound Summer Academy.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Applicants must be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate with a strong academic record. Must possess strong leadership qualities and can function as a team player. Ability to mentor and tutor high school students in a virtual and/or in-person environment. Possess good interpersonal skills, communication, and a positive attitude/energy Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with students. Be energetic and motivated to mentor/tutor, create, and implement activities to summer participants who are predominately low-income and first-generation students from diverse backgrounds.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: Bilingual abilities in Spanish is preferred. Experience working with low-income and first-generation students from diverse backgrounds, Prior resident assistant or camp counselor experience, A current, valid driver’s license with no violations within two-years. Or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the position.

This is a seasonal position anticipated from April 27 - August 7, 2026. Position anticipated to close on February 27, 2026 or until filled.

The hiring pay rate is $18.71 per hour. Benefits include retirement contribution, annual and sick time, mental health resources, and tuition benefit. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience. Although a hiring rate is listed, this will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

• Plan, coordinates, implement and participate in leadership structured activities for the campers, during out of class time.
• Planning and coordinating out of class time activities with camp participants.
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with Upward Bound students, mentoring them on academic, personal, social, and college/career concerns.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the UB residence hall and/or summer camp venues for students and staff, creating an atmosphere that appreciates the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, and beliefs of all students. Supervise participants at recreation, co-curricular activities, and meals.
• Help students develop the study skills necessary for academic success by providing study skills (i.e., time management, note-taking, textbook reading, test-taking) workshops when appropriate.
• Provide academic assistance to students (either in a group or individual setting) in achieving a better understanding of specific subject material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas. In addition, assist program participants in the completion and review of homework and in-class assignments
• Assist in monitoring students’ arrival to camp and departures.
• When/if staying in the residence halls, conduct wake up calls and evening lights out rounds and provide supervisory coverage as needed.
• Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities in CMC vans, as necessary.
• Maintain student confidentiality as appropriate.
• Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues, crises and personal issues to appropriate staff.
• Maintain program rules and expectations by reinforcing and implementing the policies in the CMC Upward Bound Handbook.
• Assist in maintaining safety. When/if at the residence halls, including taking responsibility for CMC and UB property.
• Respond to and document all pertinent situations, including but not limited to, inappropriate student behavior and violations of UB rules and regulations.
• Meet with UB Program Director daily/weekly to ascertain participant’s progress and address any concerns.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by Director.

Supervision Received

This position receives general direction from the Director of Upward Bound.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position has no supervisory responsibility.

Special Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.

Working Conditions

This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.