USC Bovard Scholars Program – Teaching Assistant

USC Bovard Scholars program aims to help high-achieving high school students with financial need gain admission to and succeed at the nation’s top universities. Scholars will receive admission and financial aid guidance, personalized career exploration opportunities, comprehensive test preparation, and leadership development. Many of our students will be the first in their families to attend college. The program includes an intensive, three-week residential experience during the summer (July 15-August 4, 2018) on USC’s campus at no cost to the students.

The program is seeking motivated and driven leaders to serve as teaching assistants. Candidates should have experience supporting diverse and economically disadvantaged students within an academic environment. The ideal candidates will have experience working with high school students, strong writing and public speaking skills, a capacity for engaging students in the classroom, and a passion for expanding student access and academic opportunity. This position is ideal for USC Rossier students and will allow direct application of classroom learning and theoretical knowledge to practice.

The Bovard Scholars teaching assistants (8) will each be responsible for supporting the delivery of the program curriculum to a group of 10-12 students during the three-week summer session. Each teaching assistant will be paired with a lead instructor and the pair will work together to determine how to manage their time with students. TAs will have the opportunity to lead class sessions on topics with which they are comfortable. Additionally, they will work individually with each student to help identify best-fit colleges, review college application essays, discuss career interests, teach college knowledge, and provide support and encouragement throughout the college application process. TAs will also assist with program coordination and administrative tasks, as assigned. TAs will begin a week prior to the program start date for training. This is our second year, so our TAs will strongly influence the foundation of our program and provide a lasting legacy for future cohorts of Bovard Scholars.

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • Comfortable teaching and advising students on academic and career pathways • Superior writing and communication skills • Ability to understand the unique social-emotional needs of individual students • Demonstrated cultural awareness and competency • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and perform well under pressure • Demonstrated organization skills, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial aid policies and procedures • College counseling or English teaching experience at a high school or nonprofit organization • Prior experience working at an admissions office of a college or university

Time Commitment: On Campus: 4 weeks, 40 hours per week, in-person, July 9 – August 4, 2018.

Compensation: $15 per hour, 40 hours per week for 4 weeks in the summer. Typically, 8:30am-5:00pm with possible evening or weekend hours to attend events and field trips, if interested.

Eligibility: Both incoming and current Rossier students are encouraged to apply.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to: Bovardscholars@usc.edu