Resident Manager, Upward Bound Summer Program

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number NT00089 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section Student Success Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester June 2, 2024 Posting Date 04/14/2024 End of Temporary or Limited Position 08/09/2024 Priority given to applicants who apply by 04/30/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants

1. Interested candidates must upload a resume, cover letter, and their latest unofficial transcript.

2. Salary: $4,000 - $4,500 (all required taxes will be deducted)

• Board: Monday- Friday (except July 4-5)
• Room will be provided for the entire period of employment.

3. Fringe benefits will include health insurance, which will only be provided from June 23 to August 3 and will be secondary to the employee's health plan.

4. Candidates will need to provide the names and contact details of three references, one of which should be an immediate supervisor for a job that is related to the Resident Manager position.

5. The prospective candidate must submit a sealed, official college transcript by the communicated date.

6. Foreign citizens working in the U.S. under a visa should note this is a short-term position, and Rhode Island College will not sponsor a work-authorization visa of any kind.

7. Before employment can be finalized, the prospective employee must be cleared through the National Criminal Background Check and the employee must submit specific forms required by the RI College Human Resources Office promptly

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Position Status & Special Application Instructions

Min Salary na Max Salary na FLSA Exempt AA / ADA Statement

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title Resident Manager, Upward Bound Summer Program Department Name Upward Bound Academic or Calendar Year Temporary Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area

Required Dates:

• Duration of Employment: Monday, June 2

• Friday, August 9 (Full-time, residential; Sunday afternoon

• Friday evening).

• The resident manager is required to live in the campus residential hall with the Upward Bound students and is on call/must be available in the residence hall, 24 hours a day, Sunday

• Friday while students are in residence.

Position Overview

The Rhode Island College Upward Bound Program is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12 grade college-bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants. For more information, visit the Upward Bound website at https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/center-scholar-development/upward-bound.

This summer program aims to foster a community that values academic excellence, personal growth, and student responsibility. Participants will live in a residence hall at RIC, where they will be under the supervision of a team of tutor counselors and professional advisors. During the program, students will take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and SAT prep. They will also get an introduction to a foreign language, dance and STEM courses. In addition to academic coursework, the program offers social, recreational, cultural, and field trip activities for students to explore.

Supervise team of 8-12 summer residential Tutor Counselors

Essential Duties

• Manage the residential component of the summer program, which includes supervising Tutor Counselors, overseeing the well-being of 80-100 students, and organizing events.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop orientation and training programs for the Tutor Counselors.

• Ensure that the Upward Bound Student Code of Conduct is reinforced, monitored, and implemented.

• Maintain accurate records of lockouts, lost keys and IDs, and student contact information, and provide data to staff upon request.

• Design and execute student activities that foster character development, diversity, conflict resolution, and positive peer groups within the Upward Bound community.

• Schedule weekly meetings with each Tutor Counselor to discuss program updates, student issues, review required tutoring documentation, and for general check-ins.

• Attend weekly meeting with professional staff to establish a residential environment that promotes learning and student development.

• Collaborate with Rhode Island College departments' staff.

• Follow established policies and procedures to manage routine and emergency situations.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and effectively with others.

Additional requirements/expectations:

• Candidates cannot be enrolled in summer classes during the employment period.

• Must be available full-time, 24 hours per day, Sunday evening through Friday evening while the summer program is in session for students. Evening emergency meetings are sometimes required.

• Must adhere to State, College, and Upward Bound Program policies during the employment period.

• Candidates should possess the character, maturity and leadership skills that foster an environment conducive to learning.

Special Considerations/Information:

The Resident Manager must live in the campus residential hall where students and Tutor Counselors will live.

Required Qualifications

Education: Junior or senior status in a bachelor's degree program

GPA Preferred: at least 3.00 at the end of the fall 2023 semester.

Preferred Experience:

• One to two years' residential life work experience.

• Prior managerial role that demonstrates leadership potential.

• Prior experience working with adolescents from diverse backgrounds, academic needs, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Recent college graduates and post-graduate degree students are encouraged to apply.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Teaching instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting, and the residential facility is one of the college dormitories. However, participation in planned cultural and social activities with students is an expected function of this position.