Upward Bound Residential Director, NE, part-time, term

Location

Kent, WA | United States

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Job Title:

Upward Bound Residential Director, NE, Part-time, term

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

$20.00/hour; up to 28 hours per week

To supervise residential mentor staff and support the safety and well-being of high school students in a summer academy on the Kent State campus.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:  

Responsible for the safety and well-being of students; supervises and evaluates mentor team; maintains accurate records; works with the summer program administrative staff to organize program activities and interprets/reinforces rules and regulations. Supervises residence hall activities, discipline policies, and extra-curricular activities. Residential directors may also assist in out-of-hall duties to ensure a successful summer experience.

Minimum of bachelor’s degree. A student-centered philosophy of teaching/learning and the strong ability to interact effectively with teachers, staff, students, and parents. Innovativeness; knowledge of methods for motivating students; communication skills, organizational skills, evidence of initiative, creativity, and leadership. Ability to lead students long distances across campus.

Enrollment in or completion of a master’s degree program in guidance and counseling, school psychology, higher education or equivalent; experience with Kent State residential policies and procedures; experience with high school students; understanding of limited income, first-generation college-bound students; knowledge of TRIO programs.

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent required to travel from building to building and off campus frequently.

This position will fall between May 27 – July 11 and requires residing in the residence halls with the students throughout the program. Shifts can vary from late afternoon to overnight Sunday – Friday, with up to 28 hours per week. Attendance is required at mandatory staff training, student orientation, and the summer academy closing program, which all occur between May 27 – July 3. Dates and times to be determined.

This is a short-term position, does not accumulate vacation time, and is contingent upon receipt of federal funds. . Some meals will be provided per grant regulations. Finalists are required to pass FBI and BCI background checks.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free<http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

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