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Temporary Hire: Residential Supervisor - GRANT-FUNDED

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Work type: Staff Full Time, Hourly
Categories: Other Staff Positions

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Residential Supervisor- GRANT-FUNDED 

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS/SALARY: Temporary, non-benefited                     

SALARY: $20.00/hour plus free room and board

GRANT FUNDED: X

FLSA STATUS: Exempt                                              

REPORTS TO: Director and Program Coordinator

SUPERVISES: Assistant Residential Supervisor, Tutor Mentors

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To manage residential operations in a dormitory of 40+ Upward Bound students and direct a staff of 6-8 in the provision of tutoring and student activities.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct and supervise residential staff in the delivery of services to students
  • Responsible for the orderly maintenance of resident housing lists
  • Issue room assignments in accordance with the instruction of the Program Coordinator
  • Disperse and collect room keys as appropriate
  • Report maintenance and custodial needs to appropriate university offices
  • Serve as program liaison to University Housing Office
  • Monitor and enforce student compliance with program rules related to residence quarters
  • Supervise the assignment of tutorials
  • Plan and coordinate cross-curricular and recreational programming
  • Coordinate staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies
  • Plan and supervise day and night duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Director
  • On-call for students’ needs during residential stay

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred or college student senior or higher currently enrolled with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

EXPERIENCE:  One-year successful experience working with disadvantaged high school students. Experience in programming and developing activities for students. Two years of college campus residential living experience as a student or staff.

OTHER: Demonstrated sensitivity to low-income students and ethnically and racially diverse student populations. On-campus residence is required during the summer program starting June 15, 2023 – August 4, 2023.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to create and maintain orderly housing records
  • Demonstrated residential administration skills
  • Knowledge of issues related to interpersonal dynamics in a dormitory of secondary school students
  • Ability to effectively organize and coordinate student activities
  • Ability to promote, among students, an appreciation for academic excellence
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
  • Knowledge of the rules of major sports
  • Ability to represent a positive role model for students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous residential experience as a staff member
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience managing staff, and building a positive team-oriented environment
  • Knowledge of and experience in using positive behavioral management approaches with high school students preferred
  • Experience and knowledge of best practices for mentoring and tutoring preferred
  • Experience engaging with urban high school-aged youth preferred

Important Notice
UMass Dartmouth requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all faculty, staff, and students who wish to work, live, learn or physically come to campus.  Read More.  

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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