Temporary: Upward Bound Residential Supervisor (Grant funded)

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, United States

Updated: about 9 hours ago
Location: Dartmouth, MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Residential Supervisor                      

DIVISION: Academic Affairs                                                                                                            

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS/SALARY:  Temporary, non-benefited 

SALARY: $18.99/Hr plus free room and board

FLSA STATUS: Exempt                                                            

REPORTS TO: Director and Program Coordinator

SUPERVISES: Assistant Residential Supervisor, Tutor Mentors

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To manage residential operations in a dormitory of 40+ Upward Bound students and direct a staff of 6-8 in the provision of tutoring and student activities.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct and supervise residential staff in delivery of services to students.
  • Responsible for the orderly maintenance of resident housing lists.
  • Issue room assignments in accordance with instruction of the Program Coordinator.
  • Disperse and collect room keys as appropriate.
  • Report maintenance and custodial needs to appropriate university offices. 
  • Serve as program’s liaison to University Housing Office.
  • Monitor and enforce student compliance with program rules related to residence quarters.
  • Supervise the assignment of tutorials
  • Plan and coordinate cross-curricular and recreational programming.
  • Coordinate staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies.
  • Plan and supervise day and night duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Director.
  • On call for students needs during residential stay.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s degree preferred or college student senior or higher currently enrolled with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    EXPERIENCE:

    One-year successful experience working with disadvantaged High school students.

    Experience in programming and developing activities for students.

    Two years college campus residential living experience as student or staff.

    OTHER:

    Demonstrated sensitivity to low income students and ethnically and racially diverse student populations.

    On campus residence required during the Summer Program starting June 12, 2024 – August 2, 2024.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to create and maintain orderly housing records.
  • Demonstrated residential administration skill.
  • Knowledge of issues related to interpersonal dynamics in a dormitory of secondary school students.
  • Ability to effectively organize and coordinate student activities.
  • Ability to promote, among students, an appreciation for academic excellence.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
  • Knowledge of the rules of major sports.
  • Ability to represent a positive role model for students.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

  • Previous residential experience as a staff member.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience managing staff, and building a positive team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of and experience in using positive approaches to behavioral management with high school aged students preferred.
  • Experience and knowledge of best practices for mentoring and tutoring preferred.
  • Experience engaging with urban high school aged youth preferred.

    • NOTE: Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs.         

    The review of applications will begin immediately and will be ongoing.