TRIO Upward Bound Summer Residential Advisor

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing residential advising to the TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Resident Advisors (RAs) are responsible for ensuring the wellness and overall positive experience of SJC UB summer participants during the six-week program. Each RA is responsible for overseeing 12-14 low-income/first-generation high school students. Through this position, an RA will enhance leadership, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills in a safe, educational environment, while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful student relationships.

San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.MAJORDUTIES
 · Maintains student files and enters student information into the student database as needed.
 · Attend an RA orientation prior to summer program.
 · Facilitate evening activities during the week.
 · Attend daily morning and afternoon meetings.
 · Facilitating college preparation topics and all program documentation.
 · Be available to students throughout the 5-week summer program while students are residing in theSJCresidence halls.
 · Supervision of students during the night hours and daily head count, contacting the Upward Bound Director in the event of an emergency.
 · Performs related duties.
 KNOWLEDGEREQUIREDBYTHEPOSITION
 · Knowledge of college and program policies and procedures.
 · Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
 · Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
 · Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
 · Skill in oral and written communication.
 SUPERVISORYCONTROLS
 The Upward Bound Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
 GUIDELINES
 Guidelines include college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
 COMPLEXITY/SCOPEOFWORK
 · The work consists of related residential advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.
 · The purpose of this position is to provide residential advising for the Upward Bound program. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
 CONTACTS· Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college employees, students, vendors, high school teachers and administrators, parents, and the general public.
 · Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
 PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKENVIRONMENT
 · The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
 · The work is typically performed in an office.
 SUPERVISORYANDMANAGEMENTRESPONSIBILITY
 None.MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
 · Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an associate’s degree or in their final semester of completing their associate’s degree. – or currently enrolled college student
 · Experience in working with high schools with mentoring and advising preferred.
 VALUESSTATEMENT
 San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students through a process of continuous quality improvement. We uphold and affirm the following iCARE values:
 · Innovation· Collaboration· Accountability· Respect· Excellence

The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with the application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".

Cover Letter (Required) Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required) Unofficial transcripts (Required) Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

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