Student Worker - Baylor TIP Residential Assistant BC

Position: Student Worker - Baylor TIP Residential Assistant (MONTHLY) - BC
Job Title:

Student Worker - Baylor TIP Residential Assistant

Job Classification:
Community Leader, Student

Department:
School of Education Dean and Administrative

Hiring Manager:
Cheryl Taliaferro

Contact:

Work Schedule:

RAs are responsible for supporting students when they are not in class. They supervise students during breakfast and dinner, plan and lead evening activities that adhere to the guidelines set by Baylor TIP, and remain in the dorms with students throughout the night, ensuring the students'

safety and well-being.

Desired Length of Employment:
Weekly for the month of June

Pay Rate: $750 for a one-week session

Job Description:

Baylor TIP

Residential Assistants

Baylor TIP Residential Summer Program Resident Assistants (RAs). provide supervision and mentoring to the students who qualify for and participate in summer residential programs offered through The Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. . RAs are responsible for supporting students when they are not in class. They supervise students during breakfast and dinner, plan and lead evening activities that adhere to the guidelines set by Baylor TIP, and remain in the dorms with students throughout the night, ensuring the students' safety and well-being.

Minimum Required Education and Skills

* 120 credit hours or 2 years of undergraduate coursework

* Content expertise in the area of instruction (e.g., mathematics, engineering etc.) if assigned as a

Teaching Assistant

* Ability to communicate effectively and positively with students, families, and other staff

* Strong organizational skills

Preferred Education and Skills

* Experience in a leadership position

* Strong customer service skills

* Ability to effectively problem-solve

* Experience working with adolescents or young adults

Job Responsibilities

* Complete all required trainings and job-specific assignments prior to working with students

* Work with Center leadership team to develop residential programming that adheres to Baylor

TIP's guidelines if working as an RA

* Arrive at Baylor Wednesday prior to the start of the class for on-site trainings and set-up

* Attend all required staff meetings

* Create a fun and welcoming environment for all students

* Encourage students to positively engage with all activities, staff, and other students

* Actively supervise students during assigned times to ensure their safety and well-being

* Adhere to and enforce all safety and risk management policies

* Collaborate with the leadership team and other onsite staff members to resolve any student

disciplinary issues or concerns in an appropriate manner that aligns with the Center's mission and

policies

* Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

* Assist with the logistical running of the camp, helping with administrative and operational

duties as assigned

* Complete all tasks required for effectively closing the session (submitting evaluations, returning

supplies that belong to Baylor, reporting any property damage that occurred during the camp, etc.)

* Assisting with transportation and care of students with medical needs to go to onsite medical

clinic or to dorms for need rest.

Schedules

* Beginning with onsite arrival, schedule will consist of seven days per week. RA working hours are primarily the hours students are not in class; other schedule commitments include meeting time, class visits, and additional time for planning and preparation of activities. Personal time will vary daily.

* Assist students in a designated academic subject or discipline as needed

* Foster educational growth and development; identify educational needs and provide assistance as necessary

* Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information

* Provide information and excellent customer service to constituents

* Maintain a safe and supportive environment

* Ability to comply with University policies

* Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Employer:

Baylor University

Work Location:

Garland School of Social Work

Work Address: 1214 S. 4th St., Waco, TX