Job Description

Outreach Instructional Assistant III (Part-Time) (Temporary) (COE) Posting Number
req26753 Department
Educatnl Policy Studies Pract Department Website Link
https://education.arizona.edu/ Location
Tucson Campus Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Educational Policy Studies & Practice (EPSP) in the College of Education (COE) welcomes applicants for the temporary/part-time, Outreach Instructional Assistant III position. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and experienced assistant to join our dynamic team. TRIO Upward Bound is a pre-college program that works and prepares high school students to be eligible and prepared for post-secondary education. The Outreach Instructional Assistant III will support Upward Bound TRIO summer programming, summer curriculum, and support students and staff.

The Outreach Instructional Assistant III will lead summer programs, facilitate workshops, coordinate events with community partners, support instructional staff, and assist students with their summer projects.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate sustainable programming for summer and service oriented
  curriculum.
• Coordinate the daily operations of the Upward Bound TRIO
  summer program.
• Create sustainable reporting for annual progress reports.
• Research and assess educational needs and interests for
  targeted public segments involved in the Upward Bound program.
• Communicate with students and families about program updates.
• Support
  with student safety during programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops.
• Coordinate small-scale events with community partners.
• Promotes and fosters lifelong learning and outreach
  activities for individuals, families, organizations, and communities.
• Support programming and instructional staff and support
  students through their summer projects.
• Support students and families in their transition to
  post-secondary education as part of the program’s scope of work.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and organization skills, technology skills, and innovation.
• Ability to work with the target population and support them in overcoming challenges.
• Understanding of and ability to embody an asset-based approach to support the target population and community.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
36 Job FTE
.90 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Outreach and Community Engagement Benefits Eligible
No Benefits Rate of Pay
$16.50 - $20.63 Compensation Type
hourly rate Grade
3 Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator Career Stream and Level
OC3 Job Family
Outreach Education Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
1 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
12/31/2026 Contact Information for Candidates
Joleen Goddard

jgoddard@arizona.edu
Open Date
8/10/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.