Departmental Assistant / Assistant Residential Supervisor UBSI

Title: Departmental Assistant / Assistant Residential Supervisor UBSI

Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life

College/School/MBU: Advocacy, Inclusion & Sup Prog

Department: AISP Administration

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule:Full Time

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a six-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 - 60 high school students. The UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor supervises volunteers and students, oversees implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with staff during this intensive six-week program. This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.

Essential Functions

Participate in a one-week mandatory staff orientation and training during the weeks prior to the start date of the program.

Administer and operate the six-week Summer Institute with a four-week residential program for 40-60 Upward Bound Scholars (high school students).

Supervise 2-3 AmeriCorps Tutor/Mentors; includes preparing and managing work schedules.

Coordinate all Upward Bound Scholar activities with the Director and Assistant Director.

Live on campus and provide on-site supervision to Upward Bound Scholars during duty shift Sunday through Friday.

Create and maintain a positive, productive, safe and harmonious living environment for students and staff throughout an intensive six-week summer institute.

Plan and supervise day and night duty as assigned by the Program Director and Assistant Director.

Plan and coordinate cross-curricular and recreational programming, including activities to support the program's positive climate program.

Attend dinner/meals while monitoring and participating as needed.

Assist in chaperoning all field trips and cultural and recreational activities, as needed.

Attend staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies.

Prepare and submit written evaluations of staff, students, and summer program.

Other Functions

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to the educational philosophy of Upward Bound/TRIO programs.

Leadership skills.

Experience living in a residential dormitory or on your own.

Ability to work with high school-aged youth.

Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Effective communication skills.

Professional attitude.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Awareness of factors affecting student access and success in higher education, including those affecting marginalized students, students from diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities.

Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.

Possess a positive, student-centered perspective.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in or with Upward Bound/TRIO programs or similar residential programs as participant or staff.

Knowledge of theories of positive behavioral support, student development, and culturally affirming and sustaining practices.

Knowledge of and experience in using positive approaches to behavioral management with high school age students.

Additional Details

Qualifications Acquired on the Job:
Experience supervising staff.
Program implementation skills.
Additional knowledge of factors that affect educational access and success.
Ability to develop and implement residential-based education philosophy.
CPR training (2-year certification).

Graduate students welcome to apply.

Room and board are provided while on campus.

Work in a crisis response environment.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Sunday, 6 PM-1 AM

Mon-Thurs, 4 PM-1 AM

40 hours per week

Salary Information

Hourly Rate:16

Special Instructions for Applicants

Along with the application, please submit a resume.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.