Job Title: Upward Bound Summer Intern
Location: Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis Campus
Employment Type: Part-Time (20 hours per week) – Grant Funded
Program Dates: June 2 – July 18, 2025
Compensation: $15/hour
Reports To: Upward Bound Director
*Grant Funded position
Who We Are:
We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”
Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.
About the Program:
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory initiative that empowers first-generation and low-income high school students to graduate from high school and transition successfully to post-secondary education. Ivy Tech’s Upward Bound program serves students from Ben Davis High School, providing holistic academic, personal, and professional development opportunities.
The Summer Academy, a cornerstone of the program, is a six-week immersive experience offering high school-level coursework, enrichment activities, and exposure to college life. Programming runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, June 9 – July 18, 2025, with mandatory training the week prior (June 2–6, 2025).
Key Competencies & Skills Required:
● Program Design & Delivery – Ability to plan and execute engaging, age-appropriate activities that align with academic standards and promote student learning.
● Student Engagement – Demonstrated ability to build rapport with high school students, foster a positive learning environment, and implement innovative, hands-on learning strategies.
● Cultural Competency – Experience working with youth from broad and underserved backgrounds.
● Data Management – Capable of tracking attendance, entering grades, entering information into database, and maintaining records
● Team Collaboration – Willingness to attend weekly staff meetings, share student observations with program staff, and contribute to a supportive team culture.
● Supervision – Ability to monitor students during academic and enrichment activities as needed throughout the program.
Responsibilities:
The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
● Design, facilitate, and assess summer program experiences to support student success
● Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance, behavior and feedback.
● Submit weekly updates to the Director.
● Participate in mandatory training (June 2–6) and staff meetings throughout the program.
● Supervise students during class and assigned activities as needed.
● Connect and mentor students in meaningful ways
● Communicate student progress and concerns to the Upward Bound team.
Education & Experience:
● Must be enrolled at a 2- year or 4-year institution, or obtained a college degree
● Strong interpersonal and communication skill
● Strong problem-solving skills
● Demonstrated ability to work with high school students from underserved communities
● Must pass a criminal background check
● Availability for the full program duration (June 2 – July 18, Monday–Thursday)
Ivy Tech Community College is committed to creating an environment that values and respects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees. We encourage candidates who reflect that commitment and are dedicated to fostering an equitable learning experience.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
