Job Details: STEM Instructor- TRIO Upward Bound, East St. Louis Center TRIO Upward Bound EC/BEM/MS (Counselor / Tutor) (11284)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Position Title:

STEM Instructor- TRIO Upward Bound, East St. Louis Center TRIO Upward Bound EC/BEM/MS (Counselor / Tutor) (11284)

Department:

643498 - TRIO Programs

Job Posting Description:

The STEM Instructor will teach STEM related courses to students in the East St. Louis Center TRIO Upward Bound EC/BEM/MS Programs. The selected candidate will create curriculum; coordinate and prepare STEM activities; monitor student participants during regular programming hours; provide instruction and tutoring; and plan, schedule and implement effective individual and group counseling sessions for program participants that will include educational, career, personal, and academic areas. The Instructor will keep accurate documentation and records of student attendance, services provided, and student outcomes.

As instructed by the Program Director, this position will conduct educational workshops and presentations as well as chaperone students during college tours, transporting students to and from program events as needed.

Additionally, the STEM Instructor will assist students in completing applications for college and other educational opportunities. Further duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs and goals of the program.

The SIUE East St. Louis Center manages six TRIO Upward Bound Program grants that serve 275 high school students from School, District 189, Cahokia, SIUE East St. Louis Charter, Brooklyn and Madison, Collinsville, Granite City. Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory program for students in high school. The purpose of these programs is to increase the likelihood that low-income first-generation college students will graduate from high school, enroll in post-secondary education, and obtain a post-secondary degree. To learn more about the Upward Bound programs, visit: https://www.siue.edu/upward-bound/index.shtml

This position is a current, full-time Administrative/Professional vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis campus and will close to applicants at end of business day, 11:59 pm CST, on the posting end date. SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time (50% or more) employees including medical, dental and life insurance; tuition waivers; financial savings plans; vacation and sick leave; and pension plan as part of a total compensation package to eligible employees.

To Apply for this Vacancy:
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Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment.
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information.

When uploading your required documents, please ensure you attach them to the correct position using the drop-down box. Failure to follow this step may keep Hiring Managers from reviewing your materials.

Applicants also need to complete the full Administrative / Professional application forms package located under the Applicant Profile box in HireTouch. Incomplete application packages will result in a delay of review and/or non-review.

Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

For more information please visit the Office of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/human-resources.

SIUE is focused on the health and safety of our faculty and staff while remaining committed to serving our students with the excellence that is a hallmark of SIUE. Our Cougar Commitment plan provides both broad and specific actions that will allow SIUE to restore much of our campus’ energy through a safe and intentional science-based approach. The role of higher education continues to be critical to the well-being of our communities and sustainability. Our careful planning is a testament to the importance of that mission, our stewardship and responsibilities to help shape a changing world.

For more information on Our Cougar Commitment, visit our COVID-19 Response website at: https://www.siue.edu/about/announcements/coronavirus/

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree required in STEM, Math, Science, Computer Technology or any other related subject matter;
- Minimum of two (2) years working in an academic environment;
- Experience working in related educational and/or other programs for disadvantaged youth;
- Experience working for educational programs that address needs of low-income, first generational disadvantaged youth.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Master's degree.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Posting Salary:

$3,262.50 Monthly, excellent benefits package.

Location:

East Saint Louis Campus

Posting Start Date:

10/29/2020

Posting End Date:

11/30/2020

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts

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About SIUE

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SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.

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