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JOB TITLE: Summer Academic Champion
REPORTS TO: Project Director
DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound JPS South
EXEMPT: No
VICE PRESIDENT: VP of Instruction and CTE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION
All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach
to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to
student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful
connections with students.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The
employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is
occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.
We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths,
ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better
decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.
Mission
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by
helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
Vision
Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a
compelling culture for Mississippi.
Values
Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:
• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the
Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and
employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our
responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity,
and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.
The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:
EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources
PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.
Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu
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