Job title: Summer Resident Advisor
Department: Upward Bound
Location: Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Positions Offered: 6 (3 male, 3 female)
Job Dates: Summer I Session (May 31 - July 3)
Position Type: Part-Time
Pay: $8-10/hour, 40 hour work week
Accepting applications through May 8, 2015
How to Apply: Submit the following three (3) items to upwardboundprograms@ttu.edu
1. Complete and signed Employment Application
2. Resume
3. Transcript (unofficial or official)
Email: upwardboundprograms@ttu.edu
Fax: 806-742-0983
On Campus: MS 5012
Off Campus: TTU Upward Bound Programs, Box 45012, Lubbock, TX 79409-5012
Questions: 806-742-3616
Residential Advisors will live in the residence hall and supervise program participants and be responsible for:
- Ensuring the safety of all residential participants
- Tutoring and assisting with homework in various subjects
- Assisting students in developing residential living skills such as conflict resolution and establishing independence
- Plan, develop, and supervise evening activities for residential participants
- Promoting “team spirit” through cooperation, group decision-making, recreation, competition, and development of group/individual leadership
- Acting as an academic role model by promoting learning, good study habits and the value of education
- Support the goals of the program and enforce program rules & guidelines & make appropriate referrals to academic or administrative staff when needed
Criteria Needed to Apply:
- Minimum 60 college credits completed and in good academic standing
- Ability to supervise youth in a variety of structured and unstructured settings
- Must be able to attend a 4 day training workshop May 26th-May 29th, 9am-4pm
- Be able to live on campus in designated residence hall for 5 weeks
- May not be enrolled in more than 3 credit hours during summer employment period with Upward Bound (Summer I session)
- Other employment is not permitted while working with Upward Bound
- Must possess a strong commitment to Upward Bound goals and philosophy
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills, high-energy and dedication to assigned responsibilities
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Be able to travel on cultural and educational trip to supervise program participants
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits of Being a Residential Advisor:
- Housing and meals provided for 5 weeks (Sunday afternoon-Friday Evening; may work 1 Saturday during 5 weeks)
- Opportunity to gain facilitation and mentoring experiences
- Supervision and crisis management experiences
- Obtain team building and leadership skills
- Opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life
- Work with a diverse populations
- Build lifelong relationships with students, staff, & faculty
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Posted:
3/24/2015
Originator:
Sylvia Gonzales
Email:
N/A
Department:
PI Jesse Jalomo
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