Temporary - TRIO Upward Bound Resident Counselor - R103603

Department:

Upward Bound-JM

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID: R103603

Minimum Requirements:

High school Diploma.  Some college.  Valid driver license.  Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. 

Position Description:

This position at the University of Louisville (UofL) with TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Talent Search is a summer position only with an estimated state date in late May.  Review of applications will only occur once per year and typically starts in February and continues through late March.  The schedule for this position is Sunday - Friday or Monday - Friday, hours will vary.  Applicants will be taken into consideration for 1 of 3 programs; UofL Upward Bound 1, UofL Upward Bound 2, and UofL TRIO Talent Search 1.  The positions report directly to the Program Director.

Essential Duties & Requirements:

The RESIDENT COUNSELOR will live in a residence hall and supervise approximately 65 to 170 high school students who are participating in a six-week educational program at UofL during the summer.  For summer 2024, the residential component program dates are tentatively June 3, 2024, - July 12, 2024, with orientation for housing staff May 29, 2024 - May 31, 2024.  The hourly rate is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Position Description:  Each Resident Counselor will be assigned a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for supervising every student in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well-being 24 hours a day.  The Resident Counselor is required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Upward Bound or Talent Search students for the duration of the appointment and maintain 24-hour residency for 6 days a-week for 6 weeks.

• The Resident Counselor must be able to tutor, counsel, teach, supervise, and be a positive role model.
• The Resident Counselor will use professional ethics, implement goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the summer component, and supervise students to ensure their safety and well-being.
• The Resident Counselor will provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas.
• Assess any residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints, and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.  Supervise students in residence hall during silent study hall hours.
• The Resident Counselor will assist in planning, organizing, and implementing academic, recreational, social, and cultural activities, maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall, classroom, and all other areas of the program, participate in all scheduled academic and recreational activities, field trips and residential life, conduct required workshops for participants (including evening and weekend responsibilities).
• The Resident Counselor will serve as a liaison between TRIO Upward Bound & TRIO Talent Search administrative and academic staff and residence hall staff by creating a proper environment for both student and staff.
• The Resident Counselor will manage health problems and medical emergencies for students; monitor and evaluate students' academic and social progress.
• The Resident Counselor will see that students are up in the morning and prepared for class and male regular classroom visits; participate in staff orientation and attend staff meetings.
• The Resident Counselor will oversee the physical maintenance of the resident hall as it pertains to TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Talent Search students; this involves establishing procedures for key assignment and collection, prevention of abuse of furniture, lounges, and rooms; checking the condition of rooms before and after TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO Talent Search students' occupancy.
• The Resident Counselor will perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

A completed application will include the completed on-line application, a resume, a cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position, and a list of 3 academic or professional references.  NOTE:  All items must be included in one PDF attachment as part of your completed application.  Only complete application will be considered.  Preference will be given to applications received by February 29, 2024, but review will continue until all positions are filled.

Your cover letter should include answers to the following:  Please describe any experience you may have working with TRIO Programs.  Please describe any experience you may have working with middle school and/or high school students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with High Schools students.  Completed at least one year of college.
• At least 6 months prior supervisory experience.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Tutoring experience.
• Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team-focused work environment.
• Have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Must possess a high level of maturity, be self-disciplined and able to work as part of a team.
• Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures.
• Having Sophomore level standing with an undergraduate college or university program.
• Previous experience with Federal TRIO Programs (e.g., Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services).

External Applications

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.