Educational Assistant - BSS Precollege Program - Insights into Engineering Fields of Study

University of Wisconsin-Madison - Student jobs; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Educational Assistant in a dynamic summer program designed for high school students. This role involves facilitating discussions, providing support, and enhancing learning experiences for students in the Insights into Engineering Fields of Study course. You'll engage with students from diverse backgrounds, inspire them to reflect on their future goals, and help them navigate their educational paths. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact, this position offers a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment. Join us in creating an inspiring atmosphere for young minds eager to explore their potential!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma.
• Energetic and passionate about working with students in grades K-12.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussions and help students develop actionable goals.
• Monitor student progress and report absences to the Program Manager.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work with students

Building community

Passion for education

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Department Overview:

Badger Precollege, Division of Continuing Studies

Anticipated Start Date:

July 20th, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

August 1st, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 40 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

All Staff Training: Saturday, June 14th 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Program Dates: Sunday, July 20th– Friday, August 1st

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Last week of program until 5:00 PM

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $1,120 Maximum: $1,120

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma
• Energetic approach to learning
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with students, administration, and support staff
• Respect for individual differences and individuality
• Experience working with high school-aged students

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be comfortable problem solving and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in building community within small and large groups
• Proven ability to maintain a professional relationship with students while serving as a friendly support system.
• Passion for working with students in grades K-12, experience working with summer camps, precollege programs, or international programs.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

This Educational Assistant position is for the Insights into Engineering Fields of Study course being offered for the BSS (Badger Summer Scholars) program. BSS is a 2-week, residential program being offered to high school aged, US and International students in the summer of 2025.

Educational Assistants for the BSS high school program are hired to provide students with enhanced learning opportunities both in the classroom and during the programming day and are chosen for their experience working with children, an interest in the specific class topic, and an expressed interest to work with Badger Precollege.

The EA’s main role is to help facilitate discussion, encourage students to reflect and develop actionable goals using course content as it relates to their future goals. The EA will help prepare students for guest speakers, share their own educational experiences, and help students better understand their options in higher education. Interest in and ability to connect with students from around the world, provide an inspiring and welcoming atmosphere, and creatively engage class participants is a must.

EA’s may also be responsible for:

• Taking attendance and monitoring student progress each day. Report any absences to the Program Manager.
• Reviewing rough draft submissions and providing feedback on various projects (essay outlines, final project presentations)
• Attend required Badger Precollege and Youth Compliance staff training(s) prior to the program beginning. Saturday, June 14th 1:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.
• Assist the instructor in carrying out their responsibilities for students during all class times. Supervise students during different classroom activities around campus.
• Be a role model for the students and maintain a professional relationship. Although you may form friendly relationships with the students, your job is not to be their friend, but rather their counselor.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/