Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Part-Time, Temporary (less than 30 hours)

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/11

Salary Range: $17.37 - $20.66 hourly

Closing Date: November 9, 2018

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The incumbent functions as Project Assistant in the Office of TRIO and College Preparatory Programs for the Educational Talent Search Program in the Division of Student Development and Success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains database to track student progress and vital information as required by the Department of Education.
• Maintains individual student records including grades, attendance, and SAT/ACT scores.
• Provides assistance to students in completing financial aid applications and college applications.
• Participates in training sessions for staff and students.
• Maintains office supplies and keeps track of inventory.
• Tracks former students.
• Assists teaching staff in classroom and in classroom preparation.
• Plans and supervises extra-curricular activities that are outside of the scope of the academic program.
• Works closely with the program coordinator, education counselor and other staff to facilitate student learning and activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma plus two years of college required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience, preferably in an academic setting
• Experience with budgeting preferred
• Experience with Banner and desired
• Familiarity with TRIO Programs desired
• Experience with a teen population

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment is may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for annual (vacation) and sick leave only on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.