Upward Bound Teaching Assistant

Southwest Virginia Community College

15.00

United States, Virginia, Cedar Bluff

635 Community College Road (Show on map)

Apr 24, 2025

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title	Upward Bound Teaching Assistant
Role Title	Admin and Office Spec I
Role Code	19011-SW
FLSA	Nonexempt
Pay Band	01
Position Number	294W0002
Agency	Southwest Virginia Community College
Division	Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location	Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range	15.00
Emergency/Essential Personnel	No
EEO Category	E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-	No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?	No
Work Schedule	7:45a to 4:30p M-F for approximately 4 weeks in the summer.
Sensitive Position	No
Job Description	Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, SWCC offers associate's degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. SWCC also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice. Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking teaching assistants to work with the Trio Upward Bound Summer Discovery programs. This position will assist Upward Bound instructors in the classroom and help high school students with academics to prepare for college. The summer program will be June 13-July 12. Instructional faculty must reside in the state of Virginia or be available to teach in-person classes at one of the Southwest Virginia Community College ( SWCC) locations (Main Campus, Lebanon, Bluefield, Southern Gap). Special Assignments may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Special Assignments	May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications	Completed at least the one year of college Passionate about helping high school students achieve their educational and career goals Strong interpersonal skills to help engage, provide support to, and motivate students Effective oral and written communication skills Effective problem-solving skills Excellent organizational skills Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Classroom and Google docs Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team
Additional Considerations	Currently working towards obtaining a Bachelor's Degree. Personal background and/or relate to the challenges of disadvantaged youth
Operation of a State Vehicle	No
Supervises Employees	No
Required Travel	some travel may be required

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	WGE_2503P
Recruitment Type	General Public - G
Number of Vacancies	2
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	04/24/2025
Job Close Date	05/08/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Agency Website	sw.edu
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Special Instructions to Applicants	In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer	The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement	The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement	VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/84567