Upward Bound Resident Assistant | University of Kansas
Location
Lawrence, KS | United States
Job description
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: 4 Resident Assistant (RA) positions available
Staff Orientation dates are May 30 - May 31, 2024
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 14, 2024
Residential Component dates: June 3 - July 5, 2024
The Resident Assistant (RA) for the Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute will reside in a hall, providing supervision and serving as a role model for around 50-65 high school students participating in the program. Each Resident Assistant oversees a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for the supervision of all students. The role involves residing in the designated hall with Upward Bound students for the entire four-week appointment, maintaining 24-hour residency five days a week. 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.
1 Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) position available Staff Orientation dates are May 30 - May 31, 2024
Anticipated start and end dates are June 1 - July 14, 2024
Residential Component dates: June 3 - July 5, 2024
The Lead Resident Assistant (LRA) for the Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model for residential staff and high school students. The primary duty of the LRA is to assist and support the Residence Hall Director in fostering a community that promotes student learning and growth through creating a safe learning environment. This position has a higher leadership and administrative expectations than the RA role and may be asked to assume some of their Supervisor responsibilities in their absence.
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