Site Assistant- Middle School

Posting Number: S00619

Campus: Main Campus, Utica NY

Posted Salary: $25,000

FLSA Status
Exempt

Benefits Eligible
Yes

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All Benefits

Position Summary

• Tutors Young Scholars (grades 7 & 8)
• Coordinates Community Service Activities
• Collects data
• Contacts faculty
• Oversees Young Scholars Classroom in Utica City School District Middle School

*Full consideration by*
05/21/2026

Major Responsibilities

A. Checks attendance every period and maintains accurate records in YSLPP room, locates and follows up on absent students by calling home.

B. Checks school attendance against YSLPP attendance and reports discrepancies to the main office.

C. Maintains an orderly environment.

D. Tutors students in math, science and all other core subjects.

E. Assists in assembling and maintaining tutorial materials, including materials related to Common Core.

F. Collates progress reports and report cards for each student and develops reports from the collated material.

G. Prepares data reports on attendance every month for each student and submits to Director and Social Worker.

H. Meets regularly with faculty who teach YSLPP students to inquire about student progress and what specific things students need to do to be more successful in class.

I. Addresses any teacher concerns in person or in writing.

J. Coordinates/participates in community service activities and keeps accurate records for each student’s community service hours.

K. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

L. Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

M. Holds academic conferences with students when progress reports and report cards are issued.

N. Assists in planning and implementing Program-based activities, including field trips, career exploration programs, enrichment activities, academic programs, community service and service learning projects, parent programs and special projects.

O. Communicates with parents and guardians.

P. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

This position may occasionally travel using a University-owned or University-rented vehicle.

Education & Experience Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, pursuing secondary education certification or Master’s degree.

Applicant Documents Instructions

All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.

In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf

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