KSU Accelerate RA/Tutor

        TITLE: KSU Accelerate RA/Tutor                                                                                                                 DEPARTMENT:   Student Success              REPORTS TO:  Coordinator for Academic Support and Transition EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 28, 2024 – August 8, 2024         EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Full-time                EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:  Non-exempt                                                   PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:   The Program RA/Tutor in the KSU Accelerate summer program at Kentucky State University would serve as a pivotal support for new students in their transition. KSU Accelerate is a two-week residential program that provides new students with opportunities to foster academic and social engagement with Kentucky State University faculty and staff.     SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The KSU Accelerate RA/Tutor will help to facilitate and ensure that students receive a well-rounded introduction to undergraduate academic and social life at the University.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Live in university housing with new students participating in KSU Accelerate.The period of employment for this live-in position commences on July 28, 2024, and concludes on the evening of August 8, 2024.Help supervise all residential hall activities.Resolve personal/social problems arising in the residence halls with the guidance of the housing program assistant for the summer.   Serve as liaison between campus stakeholders (Residence Life, Student Health, Academic Support, Student Success, and KSU Accelerate staff) and program participants.Attend and facilitate all summer programs under the direction of the KSU Accelerate professional staff.  Expose students to effective study skills techniques (e.g. note taking, study strategies, test preparation).Provide support and encouragement during your tutoring sessions.Help to coordinate academic and social activities with summer program assistants.Assist in chaperoning events and trips.Participate in program training and activities.Participate in all opening and closing preparation and responsibilities.Attend weekly staff meetings.Submit weekly reports on assigned students.Positive attitude, reliable and self-driven.Other duties as assigned. OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS: Sophomore status or higher; minimum of 3.0 GPA; sensitivity to and awareness of program participants; experience working with students; preference is given to candidates who previously participated in the summer program (formerly called Pre-College Academy).    HOURS: Vary for the summer program due to students being on campus for two weeks twenty-four hours per day.  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  No supervisory responsibility is associated with this position.  

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to ApplyApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa.KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform

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