Upward Bound Summer Resident Advisor/Teacher Assistant

Job Title:

Upward Bound Summer Resident Advisor/Teacher Assistant

Job Summary:

The University of San Francisco Upward Bound (USFUB) TRIO Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. USFUB is designed to enhance the academic skills of low income, first-generation college-bound high school students in the Oakland and Hayward Unified School District with the goal that participants will pursue post-secondary education. TRiO is funded by the U. S. Department of Education. The Summer Enrichment Program will provide academic instruction in core subjects: English, Sciences, Mathematics, and Foreign Language.

The University of San Francisco Upward Bound (USFUB) TRIO Program is currently seeking 5 highly motivated, knowledgeable, creative, engaging, student focused, experienced Resident Advisors/Teacher Assistants to assist with the Upward Bound summer courses and the two-week dorm stay. The TA role will be from June 17th to July 5th and the dorm stay for RA's will be from July 7th through July 19th, 2024.

Full Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

The primary responsibilities for Teacher Assistant include:

• Entering weekly grades

• Entering daily attendance

• Support students with work completion

• Student lunch time supervision

• Prep materials for instructors

• Supervise students on weekly field trips

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support of USFUB mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

• Participate in USFUB weekly staff meetings.

• Attend instructor orientation/planning sessions and program activities.

The primary responsibilities for Resident Advisors include:

• Must stay in the dorms overnight

• 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 activities 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 University 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 misused, missing or damaged property to the Director/Associate Director.

• Assisting in enhancing the living environment and promoting an educational

atmosphere in the residence hall.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Directors.

• Prepare students for End of Summer Open House

Skills/Abilities:

• Skills and knowledge to effectively work with students with diverse academic,

socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to understand and enforce all USFUB Program policies.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education completed

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:

• Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check.

• Requires certificate of completion of Mandated Reporting Training and USF

trainings related to working with minors.

This position description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on business operational needs.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Hourly

Salary Range :

$22.50 per hour