Postgraduate Scholarships
Academic Interventionist- Corbin Ind. School District (2 positions)
Academic Interventionist- Corbin Ind. School District (2 positions)
Berea College achieved national distinction as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. With an emphasis on service to the people of Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls 1,600 students from 40 states and 70 countries. The College has along standing commitment to interracial education; here, people of different races seek to learn from and about each other, while also living together.
Berea is among the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. It admits only students whose families are unable to afford the high cost of tuition and awards each of them a Tuition Promise Scholarship, meaning no student ever pays tuition. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive but demanding academic environment, and many are the first in their families to graduate from college. The College is one of nine federally recognized Work Colleges, and all students hold a position in which they work 10-12 hours per week. Washington Monthly Magazine has consistently ranked Berea in the top 3 of Liberal Arts Colleges for its success in educating and graduating academically talented, low-income students who become service-oriented leaders in their professions and communities; in 2016 and 2017, the magazine ranked it number 1.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 15,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Summary
The Academic Interventionist (AI), a key full-time position in the Knox Promise Neighborhood Initiative, is located in Corbin Independent Schools. The Academic Interventionist will provide direct services and interventions to a caseload of students by meeting with them individually and collectively, to develop a plan for academic success and to provide academic interventions and referrals to services necessary to ensure success. Services will vary depending upon the level of the students. The AI will work with students for as long and as intensively as needed, to assist each student in achieving academically, becoming college and career ready, and adjusting to post-secondary education or training programs. The AI will monitor individual student data using an Early Warning System to ensure that interventions occur as soon as signs of concern arise (attendance issues, grades, discipline referrals, etc.). Additional responsibilities include providing content tutoring in and out of school and serving as a school and community resource on college access and awareness.
Education required to ensure success in this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or other related field required.
Experience required to ensure success in this position:
- Knowledge of College Access and success best practices
- Classroom/group management and team building skills
- Understanding of curriculum development and interdisciplinary teaching methodologies
- Understanding of service learning
Special skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Computer competency — data entry, word processing, familiarity with Excel or other spreadsheets, experience with Microsoft Office products
License, certification, or registration necessary:
- Background check, including social media check
Physical requirements:
- Occasionally lift and carry 25 pounds
- Occasionally travel for meetings
Environmental conditions:
- Work in Corbin Independent Schools
- School and office setting
Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
- Standard office equipment – computer, telephone, fax machine
Primary duties and responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In collaboration with Promise Neighborhood program staff and building-level administrators and teachers, coordinate and deliver services to an identified caseload of students at each grade level who are below benchmark
Meet with students, individually and collectively, to provide academic interventions and referrals to services necessary for success
Help students develop financial literacy, time management and organizational skills
Work with students on their Individual Learning Plans, Career Awareness and Career Planning
Maintain accurate records and data and submit reports regularly
Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty and students.
Note to Prospective Employees:
Each year, Berea College Public Safety publishes an annual report to the campus to make public crime statistics, policies, and procedures for Berea College. This Annual Security Report, required by the Jeane Clery Act, Minger Act, and the Student Right To Know Act is now available for review. For a full, printable version of the ASR, you can click here: https://primary.berea.edu/public-safety/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2016/09/Annual-Security-Report-2016-1.pdf.
For a policy-by-policy version that is easier to read and browse, please visit Public Safety’s website here: https://primary.berea.edu/public-safety/annual-security-report-2016/
Postgraduate Scholarships
Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions)
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title | Classroom Assistant II (Part Time-4 Positions) |
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Posting Number | 18TM0693 |
Department | Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd |
Overview | |
Posting Summary | The Classroom Assistant will support the classrooms serving children from ages 0-3 years and creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating environment for young children. This position is responsible for daily care of the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical caregiving, following an age appropriate daily plan, and facilitation of supportive relationships with co-workers, parents, and students. The Classroom Assistant II ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their families and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with NAEYC, NJDHS and child care licensing regulations |
Position Status | |
Hours Per Week | 19.5 |
Daily Work Shift | |
FLSA | Nonexempt |
Position Salary | $10-$12 per hour |
Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
Terms of Appointment | Temporary Staff Appointment – Hourly |
Minimum Education and Experience | AA degree, preferably in the field of Early Childhood Education of Child Development from an accredited public or private institution of higher education. Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for Preschool Caregivers required or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies; or must obtain the credential within one year of employment as a Classroom Assistant II. |
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Preferred Qualifications | |
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Must have (or be willing to obtain) training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children. Ability to work as part of a multi-program/disciplinary team in providing a variety of services to children and families. Experience working with children from low income families. Valid First Aid/CPR card, food handler’s card, negative TB test, and clear criminal background check required. |
Equipment Utilized | |
Physical Demands and Work Environment | |
Special Conditions |
Posting Open Date | |
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Posting Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | No |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Regional Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Home Location Campus | Rutgers University-Camden |
Location Details |
Postgraduate Scholarships
Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker
Working Title | Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment Ctr Student Worker |
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Anticipated Starting Academic Term | Fall |
Job Type | Student |
Job Category | Administrative/Office Support |
Federal Work Study Required? | No |
Job Summary | The student will be involved in patient relations, answer phones, scheduling patient appointments, study recruitment assistance, database entry, filing, copying, faxing |
Job Requirements | Prior customer service experience, familiarity or interest in medicine/medical terminology and Microsoft Office |
Child Protection Clearances | The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks may be required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. |
Hourly Pay Rate | $7.65 |
Anticipated Number of Openings | 2 |
Anticipated Hours per Week | 10-20 |
Anticipated Weekly Schedule | flexible |
Campus | Pittsburgh |
Primary Work Location | Kaufmann Bldg, Suite 1110 |
Posting Number | S-07648-P |
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Postgraduate Scholarships
Student Software Developer (FALL)
Student Software Developer (FALL) –
Job Number:
183298
Organization
: CIMMS
Job Location
: United States-Oklahoma-Norman
Schedule
: Part-time
Work Schedule: Flexible, 10-20 hours per week
Salary Range: $10.00
Benefits Provided: No
Required Attachments: Resume, Academic Transcripts, Class Schedule
Job Description
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The Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS) seeks to fill a Student Assistant position to contribute to CIMMS Meteorological Phenomena Identification Near the Ground (mPING) project (http://mping.ou.edu/).
The principal duties of this position are:
Job Requirements
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Required Education: Must be currently enrolled in the current Fall 2018 Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.
- Must attach Fall 2018 oZONE class schedule.
Skills:
- Strong computer programming skills with particular emphasis on Python and PostgreSQL
- Strong familiarity with the UNIX/Linux operating environment and web services such as Nginx, Django and RESTful web applications
Department Preferences:
- Optional experience with mobile app development on Android and/or iOS is a plus
- Experience debugging and/or trouble shooting software and hardware issues
- Experience working with complex software applications and web-based communications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: None
Job Posting
: Oct 30, 2018
Unposting Date
: Ongoing