Position Overview
The Math & Science Center Summer Institute Resident Assistants will live in a residence hall and supervise approximately 30 to 40 high school students who are participating in a six-week educational institute at KU during the summer. Each Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-14 students, but is responsible for supervising every student. The Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Math & Science Center students for the duration of the appointment, and maintain 24-hour residency 6 days a-week for six weeks. This position reports directly to the Director of the program. The Resident Assistants must be able to tutor, counsel, teach, supervise, and be a positive role model.

The Summer Institute dates are 06/01-07/11/2025, with orientation scheduled on 05/29-5/30/2025.

RA must be available 24 hours a day (Sunday 4:30PM through Friday 3:30PM)

The salary for the RA positions: $15--$18 per hour plus room and meals.
Job Description
80% - Use professional ethics, implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the summer component and supervise students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well-being. RA duties include but not limited:

• Provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas.
• Assesses any residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.
• Facilitate and supervise students during study hall.
• Serve as a liaison between administration and residence hall staff.
• Create proper environment for both students and staff; Manage health problems and medical emergencies for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student's academic and social progress; see that student's are up in the morning and prepared for class and making regular classroom visits.
• Participate in staff orientation and attend all staff meetings.

10% - Assist in planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and cultural activities, and maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall and all other areas of the program; participate in all program recreational activities, field trips and residential life, and conduct required workshops for participants (including evening and weekend responsibilities).

5% - Oversee the physical maintenance of the residence hall as it pertains to Math & Science Center 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 Math & Science Center students occupancy).

5% - Other duties as assigned by the Director


Position Requirements
On-site and is required to maintain 24-hour residency, 6 days-a week for six weeks
Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED Equivalent plus one year of coursework at a Higher Education institution.
2. Awareness of college residence hall policies and procedures, as demonstrated in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with a wide variety of high school students
2. Experience with conflict resolution
3. Tutoring experience
4. Experience coordinating and supervising group living experiences in a team focused work environment
5. Have effective communication skills, as demonstrated in application materials
6. Possess good organizational skills, as demonstrated in application materials
7. Must be self-disciplined and team-work oriented, as demonstrated in application materials.
8. Previous TRIO (E.g. Upward Bound) Program experience
9. Valid driver's license
10. At least six months prior supervisory experience

Contact Information to Applicants
Hong Chuong--hchuong@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application consists of:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply online.

Application review begins Friday, May 02, 2025. For consideration, please apply no later than Thursday, May 01, 2025.



Advertised Salary Range
$15-$18 per hour plus room and board
Application Review Begins
17-Mar-2025
Anticipated Start Date
29-May-2025
Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
FTE
1.0
Reg/Temp
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Employee Class
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Location Assignment
On-Site
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