Part-Time Resident Assistant For Upward Bound Summer Program

This is a temporary summer position for June 2 to July 3, 2024. Upward Bound is a federally funded educational opportunity program that prepares eligible high school students to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. The six-week summer program includes academic, cultural, and recreational activities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Resident Assistants are responsible for ensuring the well-being of approximately 20 high school students entering grades 10-12 including health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships within the group and application to studies. Resident Assistants will live in the dormitory to provide supervision for students and be responsible for completing student documentation of all activities and contacts. Resident Assistants will assist with academic and evening activities, meals, field trips, leadership development, and residence life programming. Applicants must be willing to interact and make a positive impact and demonstrate leadership to high school students.

Resident Assistants will work the evening shift of 4:00 pm to 8:30 am from Monday evening to Friday morning (with the addition of working the evening of move-in night at Quincy University).

Resident Assistants will be required to attend training sessions, prior to working with students. The Evening Supervisor could potentially travel with students and staff for team building activities during the first week of the program. The Evening Supervisor, Resident Assistants, and students will be housed at Quincy University for four weeks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be a college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate with a strong academic record and a valid driver's license. Candidate must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Preference will be given to candidates that are an example of the target population; have with experience working with low-income, first-generation students; or have experience as a residential assistant or camp counselor.

COMPENSATION

Salary will be a stipend of $2000 for six weeks.

APPLICATION

To receive full consideration, submit a resume and cover letter by March 29, 2024, by visiting https://jwcc.aaimtrack.com/jobs/.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status. If you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please submit a request to hr@jwcc.edu.

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