UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
For Youth
Upward Bound Opportunities
Academic Year Employment: Inquire by emailing bee.vang@uwrf.edu
Staff Assistant (full position description)
With this position, we provide experiential learning opportunities for students to gain practical experience working with youth in academic and social development. We are seeking part-time staff assistants who directly support UB program staff during the academic year. This position will include learning and developmental opportunities beyond their day-to-day work by implementing curriculums, leading mentorship, and advising current students of the program. This position will start in early fall to late spring with the option for expansion and additional duties into summer; upon agreement.
Summer Program Employment: Application link in position description
Resident Advisor Positions (full position description)
The primary responsibility is to supervise and advise high school students during the summer program. The RA's will enhance their own leadership, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills in a safe, educational environment, while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful student relationships. RA's will lead students in enrichment activities with a social skill-building focus.
(Yearly spring hire, summer work performance)
Hall Director Position (please e-mail bee.vang@uwrf.edu to inquiry)
The primary responsibility is to supervise the safety of all residence hall staff and residents during the summer program. The HD will create and maintain a community environment in the residence hall, which contributes to the intellectual, social and cultural development of the students.
(Yearly spring hire, summer work performance)
Instructors (full position description)
The primary responsibility of an Upward Bound Instructor is to create an integrated, engaging and interactive class that provides students with skills which enable success in high school and beyond.
(Yearly spring hire, summer work performance)
