Job Information
University of Kansas Upward Bound Resident Assistant in Lawrence, Kansas
29861BR
Job Title:
Upward Bound Resident Assistant
Department:
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
30% Foster Community Development:
Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, permanent staff, and fellow staff members
Develop positive and supportive relationships with all students
Establish an atmosphere that appreciates all student identities, cultures, and beliefs
Assist in planning, leading, and implementing educational and social activities for students during free time
Attend and participate in all program sponsored events
30% Supervision:
Assist in monitoring students’ arrival and technology check out on Sunday afternoons and departure and technology check in on Thursday evenings
Ensure all participants are up and ready for class each morning
Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities
Escort students to Watkins Health Center due to illness
Be assigned a group of students but ultimately responsible for all students
Supervise students during meals, activities, free time, and other times as needed
15% Academic and Social Support:
Provide individual or group tutoring to improve subject material understanding and ensure completion of homework
Build a community conducive to academic success (e.g. encourage study groups, enforce quiet hours)
Prioritize academics over social activities
Understand university support services and refer students when necessary (Bridge Resident Assistant)
15% Policy Enforcement:
Model and enforce all university, housing, and program policies
Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations
Document all policy violations consistently
Report any inappropriate student behavior and/or violations to policies to appropriate staff
10% Administration:
Complete all administrative tasks fully and punctually. Tasks include but are not limited to submitting incident reports, facility service requests, answering emails, completing medical claims forms.
Always maintain sensitive student information
Read and respond to all communication, stay up to date on change in schedules
Be aware of facilities needs and enter Service Requests promptly for any facility related issues
Must attend training prior to program and weekly staff meetings as required
Be flexible and willing to do other duties as assigned
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29861BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
Sunday-Thursday (Schedule with vary with hours typically 4:00 PM-11:00 PM)
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants:
Upward Bound Programs at ub_ubms@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
NOTE: The Non-Bridge Resident Assistant is required to maintain 24-hour residency, 5 days a week (Sunday-Thursday) for six weeks.
Non-Bridge Residential Positions - 6-week residential summer institute
Completed at least one year of college
Valid Driver’s license
NOTE: The Bridge Resident Assistant is required to maintain 24-hour residency, 6 days a week (Sunday-Friday) for four weeks.
Bridge Residential Position - 4-week residential summer institute
At least two years of college
Valid Driver’s license
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
Minimum $13 per hour-Commensurate with experience
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Non-Bridge Residential Positions- 6-week residential summer institute
Experience with a wide variety of high school students
Experience with conflict resolution
Tutoring experience
Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team focused work environment
Have effective communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials
Possess good organizational skills, as demonstrated in application materials
Must be self-disciplined and team-work oriented, as demonstrated in application materials.
Previous TRIO (E.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
Previous experience with college residence hall policies and procedures
Bridge Residential Position-4-week residential summer institute
Have Junior level standing with an undergraduate college or university program
Experience with a wide variety of high school students
Experience with conflict resolution
Tutoring experience
Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team-focused work environment
Have effective communication and organizational skills, as demonstrated in application materials
Previous TRIO (e.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
Previous experience with college residence hall policies and procedures
Must be self-disciplined and team-work oriented, as demonstrated in application materials.
Position Overview:
The University of Kansas Upward Bound (https://upwardbound.ku.edu/) programs are federally funded TRIO programs that work with first-generation and low-income college-bound students (rising 9th – rising 12th graders) in Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties with the goal of increasing the rate at which students complete high school and graduate from college. The Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute is an intensive six-week academic program that gives participants a chance to experience college life while preparing for their upcoming school year. Students share a room in a university residence hall with other participants and interact with instructors and residence hall advisors through taking five academic classes, have support finishing homework with the help of tutors.
Non-Bridge Residential Positions:
5 positions available
Staff Orientation dates: May 29 - 30, 2025
Anticipated start and end dates: June 1 - July 11, 2025
Residential Component dates: June 8 - July 3, 2025
The Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 50-65 high school students who are participating in the Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute. Each Non-Bridge Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for supervising every student. The Non-Bridge Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency five days a week for six weeks. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
Bridge Residential Position:
1 position available
Staff Orientation dates: May 29 - 30, 2025
Anticipated start and end dates: June 1 - July 3, 2025
Residential Component dates: June 1 - July 3, 2025
The Upward Bound Program Bridge Summer Institute Resident Assistant will live in a residence hall, supervise, and serve as a role model to approximately 10-15 incoming college freshmen who are participating in the Upward Bound Bridge Summer Institute. The Bridge Resident Assistant is required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound Bridge students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency six days a week for four weeks. There is an optional fifth week that will be performed virtually. This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
These positions are on-going temporary summer appointments.
Reg/Temp:
Temporary
Application Review Begins:
03-Mar-2025
Anticipated Start Date:
29-May-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete online application consists of:
Resume
2 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, March 03, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
This position is on-site at the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.A valid driver's license is required.