Course Assistant: Tufts College Accelerator, Tufts Pre-College Programs

The Tufts Pre-College team is currently seeking a Course Assistant to assist in managing our 4-week (two sessions) Tufts College Accelerator (TCA) program. Our Tufts College Accelerator Program is an exciting program that consists of 2-week stackable modules where students elect to take two seminars of their choice and engage in a college prep seminar. Students also participate in residential and social activities. The 4-week Tufts College Accelerator Program includes College Prep 101 sessions that will take place on Fridays throughout the program. The Course Assistant will be responsible for assisting Instructors in facilitating CP101 sessions, which focus on preparing students for the college admissions process and college life. We are actively seeking undergraduates and/or graduates to fill this role Time Commitment The TCA cohort includes two 2-week sessions: Session 1: July 7-18, 2025 Session 2: July 21 - August 1, 2025 Program Dates and Time: Monday-Friday, 9AM-3PM Friday CP101 Sessions July 11, 2025 - Session 1 July 18, 2025 - Session 1 July 25, 2025 - Session 2 August 1, 2025 - Session 2 Program Preparation: 1-2 hours/week prior to program start (these hours may be able to be completed remotely on flexible days/times or may be required to be completed in-person on the Tufts Medford campus) Program Assistance: Fridays 9-3PM; Mon-Fri 1-2 additional hours, as agreed upon by CA and Program Lead over the program dates (these hours must be completed in-person on the Tufts Medford campus) Compensation Course Assistants will be paid $15-$18 per hour for all hours worked for program planning and program implementation. Responsibilities As Course Assistant, your duties include, but are not limited to: Program Preparation Materials: prepare and package various program materials to be distributed to the program participants Systems: assist the Program Instructor in setting up the systems needs of the program such as Canvas, Zoom, etc. Logistics: assist the Program Lead in the coordination of the guest speaker/facilitator sessions, the opening/closing ceremonies, any field trips, etc. Training: participate in all training requirements of the program, including training requirements of the UC Pre-College Programs Program Assistance Participation: attends all events for the entire duration of program Behavioral modeling: serve as a positive adult role model for members in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy; demonstrate reliability and punctuality by arriving on-time for all scheduled activities Student support: monitor student attendance; accompany students to and from all events and classroom changes; assist students who are struggling with any logistical concerns Instructor support: provide basic AV assistance, distribute any course materials, otherwise support all need of the Program Instructor and any guest speakers/facilitators Evaluation: suggests improvements, needs, hazards and recurring trends to Program Lead for further evaluation

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