GiE Program Assistant - College of Engineering (CoE) - Dean's Office
Company: University of California
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to
creating a community that fosters equity of experience and
opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all
backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff. The University of California,
Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher
education, distinguished by its combination of internationally
recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative
opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its
public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its
roots in the California experience, animated by such values as
innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the
environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has
fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled
intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United
States and the world. We are looking for equity-minded applicants
who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate
a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When
you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an
inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches
higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad
collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community
partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley,
you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align
with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of
Community, and our Strategic Plan. Departmental Overview Girls in
Engineering (GiE) is a week-long gateway STEM program for middle
school students, designed to give the participants an overview of
the tremendous ability engineering has to advance society and
affect positive change for the public good. Taught by UC Berkeley
faculty, staff and students, the program offers the opportunity for
students to work in teams and learn through hands-on activities
about many types of engineering-from electrical engineering to
environmental and civil engineering to design thinking - inspiring
them to pursue studies in engineering, math, and science. Program
Assistants work alongside the Director to ensure the smooth
execution of camp. Given the uncertainty around what the summer
will hold, the camp format may be in person, virtual, or a hybrid
format. Program Assistants will need to be flexible and open to
support the program in any format. Program Assistants are primarily
responsible for assisting the Director with camp operations,
supervising campers to ensure their safety, and supporting campers
during the learning modules. Application Review Date The First
Review Date for this job is: 12/26/21 Responsibilities * Assists in
leading learning modules and camp activities.
* Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth,
skill achievement, and general well-being.
* Organizes and leads various small group activities.
* Exhibits strong mediation and conflict resolution skills.
* Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
* Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including
incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
* Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with
the camp program.
* Records and tracks camper's dietary restrictions/allergies and
ensures that the meals/snacks that meet their medical needs are
distributed to them.
* Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated
with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your
charges at all times.
* Interacts with campers' guardians and communicates any messages
from parents to Director.
* Applies UC Berkeley's Risk Management policy to ensure a safe
experience for all campers, help to monitor campers' behavior and
keep camp locations clean and organized.
* Complies with and enforces all COVID-19 related safety protocols,
including personal hygiene and cleaning practices.
* Runs errands around campus as needed. Work Hours * Program
Assistants will support 4 week-long camps during June and July
2022. In addition, Program Assistants will help with pre-camp and
post-camp work. The start date for this position is June 13, 2022
and the end date is July 29, 2022.
* Camps run during the weeks of June 20, June 27, July 11, and July
18. Program Assistants must be able to work full time during these
four weeks; camp will not meet on Junteenth Holiday. During the
weeks that camp is not in session (pre-camp, post-camp, 4th of July
week), candidates will be working part-time.
* During the camp weeks, Program Assistants may need to work
overtime. For this reason, it is not possible to combine this
position with other day jobs, research internships, or college
courses.
* Candidates should include a cover letter in their application.
This cover letter should confirm the candidate's availability for
the described work period and should disclose any and all schedule
conflicts. Applications will not be reviewed without a cover
letter.
* It may be possible for the candidate to miss a few days of work
during the pre-camp and post-camp work periods, but only with prior
approval. Candidate should be available for at least a portion of
the week of June 13-17. Candidate must disclose any and all
schedule conflicts in their cover letter. NOTE: Interviews will be
conducted in January - March 2022. The full camp schedule will be
discussed at the time of interviews. Required Qualifications MUST
BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER BY MAY 1, 2022 TO APPLY * Enjoys working with
middle school children.
* Serves as a positive role model for campers.
* Exhibits leadership, patience, and a sense of excitement.
* Comes to camp with a positive attitude, energy, and eagerness to
pitch in.
* Works well in a team and individually.
* Acquires knowledge of program content and objectives.
* Learns and applies UC Berkeley's Risk Management policies.
* Checks campers in and out of camp.
* Learns how to help manage campers' behavior (examples: how to get
campers' attention, how to encourage girls to participate, how to
manage disruptive behavior).
* Has or can complete CPR/First Aid certification for children and
adults (if candidate does not currently have a certificate, they
can attend a training prior to camp). Preferred Qualifications * Is
fluent in both spoken and written Spanish. Salary & Benefits For
information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the
University visit: * The hourly salary range designated for this
position: $18.97 - $19.33; however, starting salary will be
commensurate with experience. Conviction History Background This is
a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background
check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does
hire people with conviction histories and reviews information
received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University
reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful
completion of the background check. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more
information about your rights as an applicant see: For the complete
University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action
policy see:
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