Summer Resident Assistant - 24282BR
Summer Resident Assistant
Summer Resident Assistant
Department:
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
The Math & Science Center Summer Institute Resident Assistants will live in a residence hall and supervise approximately 30 to 40 high school students who are participating in a six-week educational institute at KU during the summer. Each Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-14 students but is responsible for supervising every student. The Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Math & Science Center students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency 6 days a-week for six weeks. This position reports directly to the Director of the program. The Resident Assistants must be able to tutor, counsel, teach, supervise, and be a positive role model. In addition, the successful candidate will adhere to the principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education.
The Summer Institute dates are 06/04-07/14/2023, with orientation scheduled on 06/01-6/02/2023.
The salary for the RA positions: $11-15 per hour plus room and board.
The Summer Institute dates are 06/04-07/14/2023, with orientation scheduled on 06/01-6/02/2023.
The salary for the RA positions: $11-15 per hour plus room and board.
Job Description
- 45% - Use professional ethics, implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the summer component and supervise students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well-being 24 hours a day (Sunday 4:30PM through Friday 5:00PM)
- 10% - Assist in planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and cultural activities, and maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall and all other areas of the program; participate in all program recreational activities, field trips and residential life, and conduct required workshops for participants (including evening and weekend responsibilities).
- 5% - Oversee the physical maintenance of the residence hall as it pertains to Math & Science Center students (this involves establishing procedures for key assignment and collection; prevention of abuse of furniture, lounges, and rooms; checking the condition of rooms before and after Math & Science Center students' occupancy; and stipend distribution).
- 5% - Provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas.
- 5% - Assess any residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.
- 5% - Facilitate and supervise students during study hall.
- 5% - Serve as a liaison between administration and residence hall staff.
- 5% - Create proper environment for both students and staff; Manage health problems and medical emergencies for students.
- 5% - Monitor and evaluate students' academic and social progress; see that students are up in the morning and prepared for class and make regular classroom visits.
- 5% - Participate in staff orientation and attend all staff meetings.
- 5% - Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Position Requirements
On-site and is required to maintain 24-hour residency, 6 days-a week for six weeks.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED equivalent plus one year of coursework at a Higher Education institution.
- Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with culturally diverse high school students
- Experience with conflict resolution
- Tutoring experience
- Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team focused work environment.
- Have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Possess good organizational skills.
- Must have high level of maturity; be self-disciplined and able to work on a team.
- Previous TRIO (E.g. Upward Bound) Program experience.
- Valid driver's license
- At least six months prior supervisory experience
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete application consists of:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin on 03/20/2023 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. To ensure first consideration, apply by 03/20/2023
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin on 03/20/2023 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. To ensure first consideration, apply by 03/20/2023
Contact Information to Applicants
Hong Chuong, hchuong@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$11.00 - $15.00 per hour plus room and board
Work Schedule
Sunday-Friday, hours will vary
Application Review Begins
20-Mar-2023
Anticipated Start Date
01-Jun-2023