Summer Residential Advisor

Overview

The starting range for this position is $17.75 - $20.00 per hour.

The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education promotes college access and completion for low-income and/or first-generation-college students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound (UB) educational programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to assist eligible high school students to pursue and complete postsecondary education. There are 6 staff members in the Academic Year and approximately 15 during the Six-Week Summer Academy.

UB is funded to serve 167 students (93 UB Classic and 4 UB STAR) during the Academic Year and 51 students (31 UB Classic and 20 UB STAR) during the Six-Week Summer Academy.

The SDSU Institute for Transformative Education, supported by the SDSU Research Foundation, is seeking Residential Advisors to supervise, advise, and support high school students during our 6-week summer academy. The Institute’s goal is to assist low-income and/or first-generation college-going students currently in high school to prepare for success in college. The six-week summer academy is delivered to participants in two phases.

Phase 1 is a four-week, fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and enrichment activities program. Phase 1 uses a hybrid delivery system consisting of online and commuter days. It is during Phase 2 that Residential Advisors are needed. Each Residential Advisor is assigned 10-12 students and lives in the residence hall for the duration of the residential component;
Resident Advisors receive room and board during this time. During the Phase 1, non-residential component of the academy, the Residential Advisors will support the students either online or in the classroom for their academic needs and social/emotional needs. The Residential Advisors are expected to get to know their students and provide guidance through enrichment and team-bonding activities. During the residential component of the academy, the Residential Advisors will closely supervise and schedule residential activities and study halls.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (95%)

• Live in residence halls
• Complete and pass a certified CPR/First Aid/AED Training course before the start of the Summer A
• Contribute and work toward building collective and harmonious working relationships among Resident Advisors, Head Resident Advisors, Instructors, Academic Coordinator, Tutors, Program Director, Program Staff and the students.
• Male RA’s will oversee male students, and female RA’s will oversee female students for gender-based or physical complaints/problems.
• Assess students’ academic, emotional and social needs. Guide students on a daily basis regarding progress on summer academy internship projects and their management of the fast-paced program.
• Review the application packet of assigned students to know their interests in order to develop a strong advising relationship with them.
• Attend pre-program staff training and daily and weekly staff meetings.
• Participate and assist in the planning, coordination, communication, and implementation of all enrichment and recreational events.
• Collaborate with the Tutors and Instructors to assist students with the completion of daily classroom assignments, projects, and homework during supervised-study hall during commuter and residential components.
• Under the guidance of the Head Residential Advisors, supervise and assist small-group study halls and maintain a conducive study atmosphere.
• Report to HRA regarding problems, functions, and disciplinary measures during program activities and field experiences.
• Provide academic and personal guidance to assigned students.
• Maintain student discipline and enforce all program rules and regulations.
• Supervise students at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Monitor students at mealtime for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) requirements and maintain data logs.
• When scheduled on a rotation, be on-call during the residential component of the program.
• Maintain constant communication with program staff and students to ensure efficient program operation.
• Report any problems relating to staff or students to the HRA or administrative staff.
• Report immediately to the HRA in the event of serious student misbehavior or any time-sensitive issues, critical incidents/emergencies.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• One or more years of previous experience as a youth leader, camp counselor, or equivalent

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL

SKILLS:

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate constructively and effectively.
• Must be sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of low-income and/ or first-generation-college high school students.
• Must be able to establish and maintain a trusting and productive working relationship with program students and staff.
• Must possess the commitment and stamina to participate constructively in potentially stressful interactions and situations.
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