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Position Information

**Job Title** Young Scholars Site Assistant- Proctor High School

**Posting Number** S00546

**Position Type** Full Time

**Hours/Schedule** Standard Public School hours, 7:45 - 3:30; Sept. 1 - June 30

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 05/01/2025

**Posted Salary** $25,000

**FLSA Status** Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**If yes, please select:** All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

•Tutors Young Scholars (grades 9-12)

•Coordinates Community Service Activities

•Collects data

•Contacts faculty

•10 month position – seasonal summer work may be available

•Must be enrolled or in process of enrolling in Master’s program at Utica University

**Location** Utica, NY

Application Deadline

***Full consideration by*:** 04/18/2025

**Open Until Filled** Yes

Major Responsibilities

A. Checks attendance every period and maintains accurate records in YSLPP room, locates and follows up on absent students by calling home.

B. Checks school attendance against YSLPP attendance and reports discrepancies to the main office.

C. Maintains an orderly environment.

D. Tutors students in core subjects.

E. Assists in assembling and maintaining tutorial materials.

F. Collates progress reports and report cards for each student and develops reports from the collated material.

G. Prepares data reports on attendance every month for each student and submits to Director and Social Worker.

H. Meets regularly with faculty who teach YSLPP students to inquire about student progress and what specific things students need to do to be more successful in class.

I. Addresses any teacher concerns in person or in writing.

J. Coordinates/participates in community service activities and keeps accurate records for each student’s community service hours.

K. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

L. Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

M. Holds academic conferences with students when progress reports and report cards are issued.

N. Assists in planning and implementing Program-based activities, including field trips, career exploration programs, enrichment activities, academic programs, community service and service learning projects, parent programs and special projects.

O. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

This position may occasionally travel using a University-owned or University-rented vehicle.

Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, pursuing secondary education certification or Master’s degree.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

•Ability to tutor high school subjects

•Multi-tasking

•Strong organizational skills

•Strong written and oral communication skills

•Ability to relate to students of all ages and backgrounds and to advocate on their behalf

•Strong computer skills

•Preferred: Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license that will meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria

•Must be able to work flexible hours if needed.

Applicant Documents Instructions

Candidates are required to a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information.

**Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

37. *Do you currently hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree?

38. Yes

39. No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference #1