Upward Bound (UB) is a federally-funded TRiO program. UB was established to help high school students overcome class, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. The programs primary goal is to help students prepare for college and continue enrollment towards successful graduation. Employment applicants must be a successful college student or professional, and must be flexible, patient and sensitive to the specific needs of the UB student population.
2011 Upward Bound Program Employment Application
2011 Summer Residential Information
Summer Employment
Summer Employment offers a variety of positions.
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Residential Counseling Specialist at University Of California San Diego
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Residential Instructors:
Mathematics through Pre-Calculus/Composition and Literature/Laboratory Science/Fitness for Life /Computers
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Dormitory/Mentors Tutorial Aides
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Bridge Counseling Specialist at Imperial Valley College |
Bridge Mentor Tutorial Aides
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High School Summer
Tutorial Aides
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Note: Summer Employment application period. Begins: April 1st – Closes: May 1st.
School Year Employment
Employment during the regular school year involves further tracking and motivation of Upward Bound Students. Tutoring sites are developed and maintained at each of the seven schools which the program services. Upward Bound employees are considered liaisons to the schools, administration, and parents therefore great communication skills are a must. Some of the positions that are hired for the school year are:
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Counseling Specialists |
Office Support/Student Office Assistant |
Tutorial Aides - 7 High School Sites |
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Saturday Tutorial Aides |
Saturday Session Instructors |
Lead Tutors - 7 High School Sites |
Applications can be submitted via email to: erika.aguilar@imperial.edu.
Eligibility and Requirements
A resume, completed application, copy of unofficial transcripts, and a one page biography (indicate if an alumnus or participated in the program).
Note: That an application is not considered complete until all accompanying documentation are received.
