Upward Bound Resident Assistant - Student Hourly
Position Overview
The University of Kansas Upward Bound programs are federally funded TRIO programs that works with first-generation and low-income college-bound students (rising 9th – rising 12th graders) in Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties with the goal of increasing the rate at which students complete high school and graduate from college. The Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute is an intensive six-week academic program that gives participants a chance to experience college life while preparing for their upcoming school year. Students share a room in a university residence hall with other participants and interact with instructors and residence hall advisors through taking five academic classes, have support finishing homework with the help of tutors.
Non-Bridge Residential Positions:
6 positions available
Staff Orientation dates are June 1 - June 2, 2023
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 14, 2023
Residential Component dates: June 4 - July 7, 2023
The Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 50-65 high school students who are participating in the Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute. Each Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for supervising every student. The Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency five days a week for four weeks. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
Bridge Residential Position:
1 position available
Staff Orientation dates are June 1 - June 2, 2023
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 7, 2023
Residential Component dates: June 4 – June 30, 2023
The Upward Bound Program Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 10-15 incoming college freshmen who are participating in the Upward Bound Bridge Summer Institute. The Bridge Resident Assistant is required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound bridge students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency five days a week for four weeks. There is an optional fifth week that will be performed virtually. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
These positions are on-going temporary summer appointments. The successful candidate will adhere to the principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education.
Non-Bridge Residential Positions:
6 positions available
Staff Orientation dates are June 1 - June 2, 2023
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 14, 2023
Residential Component dates: June 4 - July 7, 2023
The Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 50-65 high school students who are participating in the Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute. Each Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for supervising every student. The Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency five days a week for four weeks. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
Bridge Residential Position:
1 position available
Staff Orientation dates are June 1 - June 2, 2023
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 7, 2023
Residential Component dates: June 4 – June 30, 2023
The Upward Bound Program Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 10-15 incoming college freshmen who are participating in the Upward Bound Bridge Summer Institute. The Bridge Resident Assistant is required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound bridge students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency five days a week for four weeks. There is an optional fifth week that will be performed virtually. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
These positions are on-going temporary summer appointments. The successful candidate will adhere to the principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education.
Job Description
30% Foster Community Development:
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, permanent staff, and fellow staff members
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with all students
- Establish an atmosphere that appreciates all student identities, cultures, and beliefs
- Assist in planning, leading, and implementing educational and social activities for students during free time
- Attend and participate in all program sponsored events
30% Supervision:
- Assist in monitoring students’ arrival and technology check out on Sunday afternoons and departure and technology check in on Thursday evenings
- Ensure all participants are up and ready for class each morning
- Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities
- Escort students to Watkins Health Center due to illness
- Be assigned a group of students but ultimately responsible for all students
- Supervise students during meals, activities, free time, and other times as needed
15% Policy Enforcement:
- Model and enforce all university, housing, and program policies
- Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations
- Document all policy violations consistently
- Report any inappropriate student behavior and/or violations to policies to appropriate staff
- Provide individual or group tutoring to improve subject material understanding and ensure completion of homework
- Build a community conducive to academic success (e.g. encourage study groups, enforce quiet hours)
- Prioritize academics over social activities
- Understand university support services and refer students when necessary (Bridge Resident Assistant)
- Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually. Tasks include but are not limited to submitting incident reports, facility service requests, answering emails, completing medical claims forms.
- Always maintain sensitive student information
- Read and respond to all communication, stay up to date on change in schedules
- Be aware of facilities needs and enter Service Requests promptly for any facility related issues
- Must attend training prior to program and weekly staff meetings as required
- Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Non-Bridge Residential Positions: 6 week residential summer institute
Bridge Residential Positions: 4 week residential summer institute
- Completed at least one year of college
- Valid Driver’s license
- KU Student must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours each semester during the academic year. Enrollment of one (1) hour during the summer session is required if the student was not enrolled in the previous spring or is not pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall term.
Bridge Residential Positions: 4 week residential summer institute
- Completed at least two years of college
- Valid Driver’s license
- KU Student must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours each semester during the academic year. Enrollment of one (1) hour during the summer session is required if the student was not enrolled in the previous spring or is not pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Non-Bridge Residential Positions: 6 week residential summer institute
1. Experience with culturally diverse high school students
2. Experience with conflict resolution
3. Tutoring experience
4. Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team focused work environment
5. Have effective oral and written communication skills
6. Possess good organizational skills
7. Must have high level of maturity; be self-disciplined and able to work on a team
8. Previous TRIO (E.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
9. Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures
Bridge Residential Position: 4 week residential summer institute
1. Have Junior level standing with an undergraduate college or university program
2. Experience with culturally diverse high school students
3. Experience with conflict resolution
4. Tutoring experience
5. Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team-focused work environment
6. Have effective oral and written communication skills and good organizational skills
7. Previous TRIO (e.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
8. Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures
9. Must have high level of maturity; be self-disciplined and able to work on a team
1. Experience with culturally diverse high school students
2. Experience with conflict resolution
3. Tutoring experience
4. Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team focused work environment
5. Have effective oral and written communication skills
6. Possess good organizational skills
7. Must have high level of maturity; be self-disciplined and able to work on a team
8. Previous TRIO (E.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
9. Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures
Bridge Residential Position: 4 week residential summer institute
1. Have Junior level standing with an undergraduate college or university program
2. Experience with culturally diverse high school students
3. Experience with conflict resolution
4. Tutoring experience
5. Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team-focused work environment
6. Have effective oral and written communication skills and good organizational skills
7. Previous TRIO (e.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
8. Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures
9. Must have high level of maturity; be self-disciplined and able to work on a team
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application includes:
- online application
- resume
- cover letter
- name and contact information for three (3) professional references
Contact Information to Applicants
Upward Bound Programs
ub_ubms@ku.edu
ub_ubms@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
Minimum $10 per hour - commensurate with experience
Work Schedule
Sunday-Thursday; Schedule will vary, with hours typically 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Anticipated Start Date
Thursday June 1, 2023