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Resident Advisor - Upward Bound Summer 2023

About the Opportunity

Historical Overview

Mills College @ Northeastern University is home to the Mills College @ Northeastern University Upward Bound Program (MCUB) and will serve approximately 200 students from Oakland and West Contra Costa County this summer. TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and educationally support students from low-income and first-generation college-going backgrounds. The MCUB program provides academic, social/cultural awareness, college prep, career exploration, and financial literacy services to its participants. Our goal is to support students through high school graduation and help them gain access to postsecondary education. The Summer Academic Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Lab Sciences, and Mathematics. The MCUB Summer Academic Program will also provide workshops exploring various topics including Life Skills, Study Skills, and Time Management.

Summer Academic Program Description

The MCUB Program offers a six-week summer academic program for students entering grades 9th through 12th. The MCUB summer academic program will be conducted at Mills College @ Northeastern University in Oakland, CA. Instruction for the MCUB Summer Academic Program is scheduled to begin Monday, June 12, 2023, and continue through Friday, July 21, 2023.

Residential Program:

Summer RA residential stay begins on Sunday, July 9, 2023, and continues through Friday, July 21st, 2023, followed by a week-long overnight college tour July 24th-28th 2023. RAs are required to live in the residence hall from Sunday afternoon 3pm to Friday evening with no residential stay on weekends. The final schedule is subject to change.

Orientation & Training – June 29th 1pm to 5 pm

Daily Schedule

Week 1 – Residential Stay

Sunday – 3 pm to 11 pm

Monday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Tuesday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Wednesday - – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Thursday - 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Friday - 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 5 pm or when the last student has gone.

Week 2 - Residential Stay

Sunday – 3 pm to 11 pm

Monday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Tuesday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Wednesday - – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Thursday - 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 1111 pm

Friday - 7:30 am to 3 pm or when the last student has gone.

Week 3 Overnight College Tour – Schedule may vary

Monday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Tuesday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Wednesday – 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Thursday - 7:30 am to 8:30 am & 3 pm to 11 pm

Friday - 7:30 am to our return

Essential Job Functions:

The primary responsibilities for Resident Advisors include:
Providing supervision of all residential students.
Assisting in the set-up and clean-up of the UB residence hall common areas or other rooms used by the program.
Assisting in gathering supplies for program activities.
Supervising free time activity for students.
Providing academic assistance during study hall.
Supervising UB students during field trips and/or program events.
Assisting in planning, coordinating, and implementing social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Following and enforcing the rules and regulations of the College and the Upward Bound Program at all times.
Providing supervision during mealtimes.
Participating in nightly staff meetings with the residential team.
Supervising use of all program equipment and immediately reporting any missing or damaged property to the Director.
Assisting in enhancing the living environment and promoting an educational atmosphere in the residence hall.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment
Be able to work safely in compliance with the College Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Experience in a college residential setting
Experience with low-income, first generations college-bound students
Ability to be punctual, professional, positive, motivated, interactive, and flexible
Ability to multitask, handle stress, model behavior that is expected of students and take initiative to address unexpected program or participant needs
Ability to create and maintain appropriate boundaries with students and other program staff
Upon selection, RA must submit fingerprints for the Department of Justice Background Check

Education and Training:

Have completed sophomore year in college or university
Be in good academic standing at college or university

Compensation:

$30 an hour

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit

https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/

for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see

www.northeastern.edu/diversity

By Northeastern University

Since 1898 Northeastern University has been edifying students in Boston and beyond. The school enrolls roughly 20,000 students who hail from all 50 states and 125 countries around the world. Its nine colleges (and 1,000 faculty members) offer 100 ...

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FUNDING

Other

INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Boston, MA

DATE POSTED

June 3, 2023