• This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after April 18, 2025.
• The salary for this position is $17.25 - $19.00 per hour, 29 hours per week.

The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for low-income and/or first-generation-college students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound (UB) educational programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist eligible high school students to pursue and complete postsecondary education. There are 13 staff members in the Academic Year and approximately 24 during the Six-Week Summer Academy. UB is funded to serve 167 students (93 UB Classic and 74 UB STAR) during the Academic Year and 60 students (33 UB Classic and 27 UB STAR) during the Six-Week Summer Academy.

The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education supported by the SDSU Research Foundation is seeking Teaching Assistants for our four Summer Academy courses - Healthy Communities, Emergency Preparedness, College Level Statistics, and Youth Impact Assessment. The Institute’s goal is to assist low-income and/or first-generation-college students currently in high school to prepare for success in college. The six-week summer academy is delivered to participants in two phases. Phase 1 is a four week, fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and enrichment activities program. Phase 1 uses a hybrid delivery system consisting of online, commuter days, and residential settings. During Phase 1 the Teaching Assistant will support the instructor in the assigned course in the classroom. Week 1 will be a virtual classroom and Weeks 2-4 will be in-person on the SDSU campus. The Teaching Assistant support duties will include tutoring students, answering questions on the course material, grading assignments, conducting reviews and study halls, and assisting the instructor during group work in the classroom and other duties as assigned. Phase 2 is the last two weeks of the Summer Academy. This Phase is online Mondays through Thursdays and Commuter Day on Fridays. The Teaching Assistant support duties are the same but will include helping to prepare their students for the Summer Academy Research Symposium during Weeks 5-6.

Mandatory Training Schedule:

Parent/Student Orientation: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (Onsite SDSU Campus)
Phase 1 Dates:
Online: Monday, June 9, 2025 - Friday, June 13, 2025
In-Person: Monday, June 16, 2025 - Thursday, July 3, 2025 (Monday-Friday)
Phase 2 Dates: July 7, 2025- July 11, 2025 (Online) * Only for the 2 TA- strong background in assessment and research
Staff Debrief: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Research Symposium: Saturday, July 19, 2025 (Onsite SDSU Campus)

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

Responsibility 95%

• Take initiative and assist instructors and students in assigned online and in-person classes.
• Attend pre-program Academic Staff training which includes the All-Staff training, Parent/Student Orientation, weekly staff meetings, and attend the Summer Academy Research Symposium.
• Consult with instructors regarding students’ progress in class.
• Responsible for keeping attendance of students in class.
• Assist instructors with completion and submission of daily attendance sheets, assignment sheets and grading.
• Assist students with in-class assignments individually or in small groups under the supervision of the instructor.
• Tutor and assist students during virtual and in-person study halls.
• Copy, collate, and staple materials for instructors as needed (during face-to-face instruction).
• Maintain communication with Program Director, Academic Coordinator, Administrative Support Assistant, Head Resident Advisors and other program staff as needed.
• Participate in the Friday afternoon Academic Staff meeting.
• Supervise students at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Monitor students at mealtime for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) requirements and maintain data logs.
• When scheduled on a rotation, be on-call during the residential component of the program.
• Maintain constant communication with program staff and students to ensure efficient program operation.
• Report any problems relating to staff or students to the HRA or administrative staff.
• Report immediately to the HRA in the event of serious student misbehavior or any time-sensitive issues, critical incidents/emergencies.

Other duties as assigned 5%

Knowledge and Abilities

• Must be familiar using Zoom and creating break-out rooms
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly explain subject matter to adolescents.
• Must be sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of low-income and/or first-generation-college high school students.
• Interact effectively with co-workers.
• Understand and follow established work rules and procedures in the Staff Manual.
• Ability to relate well to others within the environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Well organized, ability to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense.
• Demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to the needs of student communities we serve.
• Background check and Fingerprint clearance results are required before starting the job.

Required Minimum Experience

• One or more years of previous experience as a youth leader, camp counselor, or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Must have successfully completed at least two years of college work at an academic, accredited institution.
• Must be in good academic standing at an academic, accredited institution or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• Prefer students whose major(s)/minor(s) are in the following:
  • 1 TA - background in community health and lab work
  • 1 TA - background in emergency preparedness
  • 1 TA - strong background in mathematics and statistics
  • 1 TA - strong background in assessment and research

Preferred Experience/Special Skills

• Prefer students who can demonstrate strong skill in the following: problem-solving, communication, and writing.
• Instructional, tutorial and/or classroom experience working with low-income and/or first-generation-college high school students is highly desirable.
• Valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
• Experience with Upward Bound and/ or other TRIO Programs is highly desirable.
• Experience with early outreach programs.
• Experience working with students from different backgrounds.
• Experience working at a camp or in a residential setting.
• Fluency in a language other than English that the UB student population speaks.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from
  SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check
  results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research
  Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful
  discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or
  national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
  Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the
  job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that
  every employee has equal access to resources and support.
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of
  1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
  Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher
  Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California
  Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws
  including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities.
  Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that
  prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any
  other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and
  retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not
  limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits,
  disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.