Summer Resident Assistant

24282BR

Achievement & Assessment Inst

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.

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

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 Instruction

A complete application consists of:

• 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

Advertised Salary Range

$11.00 – $15.00 per hour plus room and board

Application Review Begins

20-Mar-2023

Anticipated Start Date

01-Jun-2023

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Sunday-Friday, hours will vary

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).