2025 ACADEMIC SUMMER STAFF POSITIONS
TRIO UPWARD BOUND Programs
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
Orono, Maine
Academic Instructor Positions Available:
- Language Arts (Literature and Composition)
- Mathematics (pre-Algebra to pre-Calculus)
- Foreign Language
- Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Climate Science, Engineering, Psychology, Physics or any field of science)
WHEN
June 23-June 27 , 2025 Staff Training
June 29-July 31, 2025 Summer Program
THE PROGRAM
The TRIO Upward Bound programs are federally funded programs designed to support college aspirations of eligible high school students. The programs offer an intensive six-week summer program that takes place on the University of Maine campus. The program's mission is “to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.” (U.S. Department of Education)
TEAM DESCRIPTION
The Academic team provides students with a challenging yet supportive environment that allows students to explore their interests related to career fields in preparation for college. Using resources on the university campus and the academic expertise of staff, students are able to engage in learning in new and exciting ways. Throughout the experience, students build confidence in themselves as students and budding professionals, and learn that the pathway to earning a college education is within their reach.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have completed a Bachelor’s program and/or be enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. program. Exceptional upper level undergraduate students considered. Must currently be in good academic standing. Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation-to-college high school aged students
- Teaching experience
- TRIO background
COMPENSATION
- Approximately $16.80 per hour / 40 hours per week (Mon-Friday) for 7 weeks of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete an online application at https://umaine.edu/ub/want-to-work-with-ub/
- Current UMaine students will be asked to apply for Summer Work-Study with UM Student Employment. While eligibility for summer work-study funds is not required for employment, it does help us. You may find out more information on the Student Employment site at https://umaine.edu/stuaid/students/summer-term/ Deadline is April 30, 2025.
- Priority deadline is April 21st, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
visit our website at https://umaine.edu/ub/want-to-work-with-ub/ , contact the UM Upward Bound Office at 1-800-581-2522 or email Rusty.Brown@maine.edu and/or Steve.Philbrick@maine.edu