The PAYS New Team Member selection process consists of three rounds. The first round is a review of application materials; the second round will be an interview with the Director, Assistant Director, Program Coordinator, and/or Post Bac Fellow. The final round will be a group interview with program coordinators, other applicants and/or PAYS Student Leaders. Candidates must submit a tentative/draft syllabus (TAs & Tutors) or a calendar of activities (RAs/CAs) if selected for final individual interview.
The PAYS Returning Team Member selection process consist of one round. Returning Team Members must submit a completed application; however, if selected as a Returning Team Member for the summer, you MUST participate in the Group Interviews for PAYS' New Team Members applicants.
Please submit all application materials to PAYS@bonaprinting.com.
New Team Member Application Requirements
(Must be completed by Monday, March 11th, 2024):
- Applicant must
- Be a current Pomona College student and/or PAYS Undergraduate Alum
- Attend an info session (NEW applicants ONLY)
- Submit an online application
- Send Resume AND Letter of Recommendation (form we provide or a letter are both acceptable) to PAYS@bonaprinting.com.
- Your recommendation must come from a community leader, supervisor, faculty member, or anyone who can speak to your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the responsibilities of the desired position. Please refer to the job descriptions.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are able to continue their relationship with the PAYS Scholars beyond the summer.
Informational Sessions
Note: All NEW applicants must attend an info session at the Draper Center. Dates are available; times will be announced in the upcoming weeks. Check back periodically for any updates.
- February 19th - 6:30pm (Draper Center)
- February 22nd - 4:30pm (Draper Center)
- February 25th - 4:00pm (Zoom)
- February 28th - 4:00pm (Draper Center)
New Team Member Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 1st Round Application Deadline | Monday, March 11th, 2024 at 11:59pm (PST) |
| Notification of applicants moving to 2nd Round | Friday, March 15th, 2024 |
| 2nd Round – Individual Interviews | Wednesday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd, 2024 |
| 3rd Round – Group Interviews | Wednesday, March 27th and Thursday, March 28th, 2024 |
| Decision Notification | Friday, April 12th, 2024 |
Returning Team Member Application Requirements
(Must be completed by Monday, March 4th, 2024):
- Applicant must
- Be a current Pomona College student and/or PAYS Undergraduate Alum
- Submit an online application
- Send Resume AND Letter of Recommendation (form we provide or a letter are both acceptable) to PAYS@bonaprinting.com.
- Your recommendation must come from a community leader, supervisor, faculty member, or anyone who can speak to your strengths and weaknesses as they relate to the responsibilities of the desired position. Please refer to the job descriptions.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are able to continue their relationship with the PAYS Scholars beyond the summer.
Returning Team Member Application Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Monday, March 4th, 2024 at 11:59pm (PST) |
| Decision Notification | Monday, April 5th, 2024 |
Important Program Dates
In addition to regular program activities, TAs, RAs/CAs & the Math Tutors should note the following dates:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April - TBA | Individual meeting with the Post Bac Fellow, Program Coordinator, Assistant Director, or Director (to discuss curriculum for self-designed course, role, and/or activities calendar) |
| April 22nd | Program Staff and Faculty Meeting – Introductions and Orientation |
| Tuesday, June 11th - Friday, June 21st, 2024 | Training and Pre-program preparation |
| Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 | Classes Begin |
| Friday, July 19th, 2024 | Closing Ceremony |
| Saturday, July 20th, 2024 | Staff Closure |
Program Description
The Pomona College Academy for Youth Success (PAYS) program is a year-long college-access program with a 4-week academically intensive, residential component. PAYS serves rising high school sophomores through rising seniors from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. The program enrolls over 90 participants from Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County, and Ventura County. Students can expect to be challenged academically and should be prepared to participate in a vibrant, academic community. Participants enroll in math and critical inquiry courses led by Pomona College professors, as well as two TA-led elective courses.
All PAYS participants live in the College’s residence halls Sunday evening through Friday late afternoon/evening.
The Draper Center seeks a team of 14 teaching assistants, 1 math tutor, 1 writing tutor, and 2 community advisors. The team will be supervised by the Director, Assistant Director for Educational Outreach, and the Program Coordinator. They will also have a reporting relationship with at least two PAYS faculty members, the Program Coordinator, the Post Bac Fellow and/or the Assistant Director for Educational Outreach. The positions are full-time, temporary positions. Team members may not hold other positions during the time of their participation with PAYS. The CAs, TAs, Writing Tutor, and Math Tutor will participate for the 4 week program + 1.5 weeks of training: $4,000.