Summer Positions Available

POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Academic Transition Counselors
The residential life component of Summer Bridge is designed to facilitate the sociocultural adjustment of underrepresented students at UCSD.  Academic Transition Counselors (ATCs) make up the foundation of the residential life component.  They conduct one-to-one counseling conferences, facilitate group meetings and discussions, ensure the development of a strong network among students in their suite and clarify the program structure and philosophy.  Academic Transition Counselors reside in the residence halls with their students during Summer Bridge and work full-time for the four (4) weeks of the program plus one and two weeks of training prior to the beginning of the program.  ATCs are expected to live-in and will be compensated for 40 hours per week, which consists of evening and weekend hours.

During the academic year, Academic Transition Counselors are vital in providing their freshman students with one-to-one, individualized attention and support throughout their first year.  ATCs meet 3-4 times a quarter with the students on their caseload working from 8-12 hours per week, continuing to play a critical role in the retention and development of Summer Bridge students at UCSD.

In order to become an ATC, students must complete EDS 116, a four (4) unit course, including the Mentor Practicum, which is offered in the winter and spring quarter only.  The EDS 116 lecture meets once weekly on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm, while the Practicum meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  You must fill out an application in order to participate in EDS 116.  Spring quarter applications are currently available at the OASIS front desk.  Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, February 17, 2009 for the Spring Quarter session of EDS 116.  PLEASE NOTE:  YOU MUST BE A SOPHOMORE OR ABOVE TO TAKE THE MENTOR PRACTICUM. 

ATCs begin training during the last two weeks in July; however, housing will not be provided during the first week of training.  ATCs will receive room during the last week of training, room and board during the month of Summer Bridge as well as a stipend.  Applications for Academic Transition Counselors will be available at the OASIS front desk.  For further information contact Antoinette Nagai at 534-4998 or Maya Bell at 534-3762. 

Peer Mentor  for TRiO Student Support Services (SSSP)
TRiO SSSP Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) is designed to help first- year (Freshmen and Transfers) to become more acquainted with UCSD to…

• SUCCEED instead of just SURVIVE at UCSD!
• Build a sense of CONFIDENCE!
• Gain a sense of KNOWLEDGE and BELONGING that will help them at UCSD.
• Meet staff, faculty, and other resources that will help them  establish a long-lasting connection at UCSD.
• Meet current SSSP students.
• Build friendships with future peer mentors that will aid in their transition process.
• Belong to a Support program until they graduate.
• Experience cultural events to help them meet other UCSD students

SSSP Peer Mentors are assigned to help students with a variety of academic, social and personal concerns during the Summer STEP program as well as during the academic year. Every first-year student in the program is assigned to a mentor. Mentor will be able to assist the transition of first time UCSD students, serve as a resource for academic and campus information, and to be an overall advocate for students’ academic and social successes at UCSD.

In order to become a TRiO SSSP Mentor, students must complete EDS 116, a four (4) unit course, including the Mentor Practicum.  The EDS 116 lecture meets once weekly on Tuesdays from 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm, while the Practicum meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  You must fill out an application in order to participate in EDS 116.  Spring quarter applications are currently available at the OASIS front desk.  Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, February 17, 2009 for the Spring Quarter session of EDS 116.  PLEASE NOTE:  YOU MUST BE A SOPHOMORE OR ABOVE TO TAKE THE MENTOR PRACTICUM. 

TRiO SSSP Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEP) will be held August 9-15, 2009 and some training will be required beforehand.  Please contact t Lillian Garcia, Director, Student Support Services Program, at 534-3761 or Eddie Paje at 534-6308 for more information

Resource Counselors
During the summer months, OASIS Resource Counselors (RCs) provide support to incoming freshman students by helping them navigate the transition from the typical routines of high school to the complex system of the university.  RCs are actively involved in preparing students for informed decision-making and planning with regard to academics. In addition, RCs speak to students on matters concerning scheduling and balancing various learning activities (academic, social, cultural, etc.).  They also encourage students to be academically resourceful and assertive in seeking support.

Resource Counselors are key team players in placing freshman students into one of many possible OASIS Learning Communities (OLCs).  An OASIS Learning Community is a cohort of students who are taking similar classes and OASIS tutorial workshops together.  OLCs are intended to provide students with a network of support during their first year as they transition from high school to the university.  Each cohort will meet one hour per week in a seminar during the academic year. In the seminars, students have the opportunity to address any transitional issues/concerns, network and collaborate with peers for study groups, and also learn about helpful tips and the necessary tools to excel at UCSD.

RCs work 20 hours per week during the months of July, August, and the early part of September.  Some RCs who work during the summer may continue to work through the academic year as OLC Seminar Mentors.  RCs will be paid at the hourly rate of $9.00.  Applications for Resource Counselors will be available
at the OASIS front desk.  For further information contact Agustin Orozco at 534-2282.

Contemporary Issues Discussion Facilitators
The CI Discussion Facilitators will be responsible for working with groups of approximately 12-15 students who are enrolled in Contemporary Issues:  The University in Society.  The course addresses issues related to the educational experiences of students of color, particularly in higher education.  Facilitators who can show awareness and sensitivity to such equity issues are important to the success of the program.  The will facilitate discussion of the issues presented in lectures and readings.  Facilitators will participate in a one-week training session where they will be introduced to the strategies and Contemporary Issues material.  They will work with other facilitators and professional staff in developing lesson plans and instructional activities.  Discussion Facilitators will work 15-20 hours per week, from approximately 10:45 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday.  Facilitators will be paid at the hourly rate of $12.08for individual tutoring and preparation.  Facilitators will be paid $14.48 per hour for group activities.  Applications for Discussion Facilitators will be available at the OASIS Front Desk.

For more information, contact Rosalinda Tovar, Assistant Coordinator, Language and Writing Program, at 822-3247.

Contemporary Issues Writing Facilitators
Writing facilitators are responsible for working with groups of 12-15 Summer Bridge students in a component designed to develop the students’ ability to perform college-level writing tasks.  Writing facilitators will be required to build a basic understanding of current composition theory during pre-Summer Bridge training, and must compile an appropriate repertoire of composing and instructional strategies.

Under direction of professional staff, facilitators prepare detailed lesson plans and implement various collaborative learning activities in their groups.  Facilitators will assess and responses in accordance with the philosophical and theoretical premises discussed during Summer Bridge training sessions.  Facilitators may be asked to conduct one-to-one writing conferences with students, and to perform other instructional and administrative tasks as required.  Writing Facilitators will work 15-20 hours per week, from approximately 10:45 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday-Friday.  Facilitators will be paid at the hourly rate of $12.08for individual tutoring and preparation.  Facilitators will be paid $14.48 per hour for group activities.

Interested individuals should contact Cecilia Ubilla, Coordinator of the OASIS Language and Writing Program, at 534-1477.

Mathematics and Science Facilitators
The main objective of the math/science component of the Summer Bridge Program is to help students strengthen problem-solving skills necessary to succeed at UCSD.  Facilitators must have a strong background in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Economics. Two letters of recommendation that attest to the subject matter knowledge are required. Under the supervision of the OASIS Math/Science Tutorial Program Coordinator, the facilitators are responsible for conducting group sessions, tutoring students on a one-to-one basis or in groups, grading, and other instructional duties.  They will be responsible for a group of 12-15 students.  Math/ Science Facilitators will work morning hours (approximately 8:00-11:00 AM) for a total of 19 or 19.5 hours per week.  Math/ Science and Writing Facilitators may also work some late afternoon or evening hours.  Facilitators and Assistants will be paid at the hourly rate of $12.08 for individual tutoring and preparation.  Facilitators will be paid $14.48 per hour for group activities.

For further information, please contact Joje Reyes, Program Assistant of the Math/Science Tutorial Program at 822-2077.