Upward Bound Resident Assistant
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
After School, Youth Development
Overview
Position Overview:
The University of Kansas Upward Bound programs are federally funded TRIO programs that work with first-generation and low-income college-bound students (rising 9th – rising 12th graders) in Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties with the goal of increasing the rate at which students complete high school and graduate from college. The Upward Bound Non-Bridge Summer Institute is an intensive six-week academic program that gives participants a chance to experience college life while preparing for their upcoming school year.
Students share a room in a university residence hall with other participants and interact with instructors and residence hall advisors through taking five academic classes, have support finishing homework with the help of tutors.
Non-Bridge Residential Positions: 3 positions available
Staff Orientation dates are May 28 - May 29, 2026
Anticipated start and end dates are May 28 - July 10, 2026
Residential Component dates are June 7 - July 2, 2026
The Resident Assistant for the Upward Bound Program Non-Bridge Summer Institute will reside in a hall, providing supervision and serving as a role model for around 50-60 high school students participating in the program. Each Resident Assistant oversees a group of 10-15 students but is responsible for the supervision of all students. The role involves residing in the designated hall with Upward Bound students for the entire four-week appointment, maintaining 24-hour residency five days a week.
This position reports directly to the Residence Hall Director.
KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Responsibilities- Assist in monitoring students' arrival and technology check-out on Sunday afternoons, as well as departure and technology check-in on Thursday evenings.
- Ensure all participants are awake and prepared for class each morning.
- Transport, lead, and/or accompany students to and from activities.
- Escort students to Watkins Health Center in case of illness.
- Be assigned a specific group of students but maintain overall responsibility for the well-being of all students.
- Supervise students during meals, activities, free time, and other necessary times.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively with students, permanent staff, and fellow staff members
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with all students
- Establish an atmosphere that appreciates all student identities, cultures, and beliefs
- Assist in planning, leading, and implementing educational and social activities for students during free time
- Attend and participate in all program sponsored events
- Model and enforce all university, housing, and program policies
- Respond promptly to student issues, conflicts, mediation needs, and crisis situations
- Document all policy violations consistently
- Report any inappropriate student behavior and/or violations to policies to appropriate staff
- Offer individual or group tutoring to enhance comprehension of subject material and facilitate homework completion.
- Foster a community that promotes academic success, such as encouraging study groups and enforcing quiet hours.
- Emphasize the importance of prioritizing academics over social activities.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of university support services and make appropriate referrals when necessary (Bridge Resident Assistant).
- Ensure timely and thorough completion of all administrative tasks, including but not limited to submitting incident reports, facility service requests, answering emails, and completing medical claims forms.
- Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student information at all times.
- Read and promptly respond to all communications, staying up-to-date on any changes in schedules.
- Stay aware of facilities’ needs and promptly enter Service Requests for any facility-related issues.
- Attend required training before the program and participate in weekly staff meetings as necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to undertake other duties as assigned.
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