The Upward Bound Program is seeking applicants for part-time Office Assistant/Peer Mentor. This position will provide clerical support to the Upward Bound program, and will be mentors to EHS students in the program. Must provide a good balance of technical and people skills with the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, must be able to commit for 6 weeks, and work well with staff at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment. This is a grant-funded position and is governed by state and federal laws and institutional policy.

Salary: $12 per hour. Hours may vary for this position.

Office assistant will report to Upward Bound staff for all office and mentor direction and needs.

·       Light typing, mail, filing, posting social media for the program.

·       Mentorship to participants of Upward Bound program

·       Other duties as assigned

·       Must possess strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·       Exceptional organizational skills.

·       Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with the Microsoft Office, as well as other computer applications. 

·       Must be able to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, handle confidential materials appropriately, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Current College- going students. Must have experience in mentorship, youth activities and engagement.

Current College- going students. Must have experience in mentorship, youth activities and engagement.

Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and walking; with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are subject to the Arkansas FOIA. South Arkansas College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. South Arkansas College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in the provision of educational or employment opportunities or benefits.

The college is in compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), and all other federal and state laws related to equal opportunity practices.

Chosen Candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background check and have acceptable background results, provide any certificates of training (if the candidates possess any) or Licenses, Official Transcripts (for positions requiring undergraduate or graduate education), must have a clean driving record and must complete all new hire paperwork prior to starting work. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to drug testing.