Residential Advisors will live in the residence hall and supervise high school students and college freshman program participants and be responsible for:
- Promoting “team spirit” through cooperation, group decision-making, recreation, competition, and development of group/individual leadership
- Acting as an academic role model by promoting learning, good study habits and the value of education
- Tutoring high school students and assisting with homework in Math, English, & Science
- Assisting students in developing residential living skills & make appropriate referrals to academic or administrative staff when needed
- Working closely with other UB staff to plan activities, support the goals of the program and enforce program rules & guidelines
Benefits of Being a Residential Advisor:
- Housing and meals provided for 5 weeks (Sunday afternoon-Friday Evening; may work 1 Saturday during 5 weeks)
- Opportunity to gain facilitation and mentoring experiences
- Supervision and crisis management experiences
- Obtain team building and leadership skills
- Opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life
- Work with a diverse populations
- Build lifelong relationships with students, staff, & faculty
- Pay: $2,000
Criteria Needed to Apply:
- Minimum 60 college credits completed and in good academic standing
- Ability to supervise youth in a variety of structured and unstructured settings
- Must be able to attend training workshop from May 29-June 1, 9am-4pm
- Be willing to live on campus in designated residence hall for 5 weeks
- May not be enrolled in more than 6 credit hours during summer employment period with Upward Bound (Summer I session)
- Other employment is not permitted while working with Upward Bound
- Must possess a strong commitment to Upward Bound goals and philosophy
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills, high-energy and dedication to assigned responsibilities
- Must have a valid driver’s license & attend 15 passenger van training
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Application Deadline: May 18, 2012
Submit the following:
Employment Application (download from website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/upwardbound/forms/EmploymentApplication.pdf)
Copy of Transcript
Resume
3 References
THERE ARE 6 POSITIONS (3 MALE & 3 FEMALE)
Positions are 100% Federally Funded and Contingent Upon Continued Funding
Who to Contact:
Sylvia Gonzales, Associate Director
TTU Upward Bound
Doak Hall 119G
Lubbock, TX 79409 (806)742-3616 sylvia.gonzales@ttu.edu
www.depts.ttu.edu/upwardbound
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Posted:
4/11/2012
Originator:
Sylvia Gonzales
Email:
sylvia.gonzales@ttu.edu
Department:
PI Maria D Fernandez
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