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Aurora - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

Resident Counselors (RCs) are members of a four person hall staff who work collaboratively to monitor and support a residence hall. Each of our seven residence halls houses approximately 96 students. RCs are charged with directly supporting and developing 24 students in their wing. Through this livein campus position RCs facilitate the personal social emotional and academic growth of students through personal interactions and programming in a living learning environment. Majority of work hours occur during the evening or on weekends although occasional work may need to be completed before 3pm on weekdays.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. Through a model of Equity and Excellence IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence Model is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence Diversity Equity EquityMinded Frame Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSAs Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality equitable and inclusive constituentcentered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative ethical scientific minds that advance the human condition.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Directly monitor and support the academic emotional developmental needs and progress of 24 gifted residents and refer them to academy resources as necessary
  • Annually plan implement and document educational and social programs grounded in our Residence Life curriculum which is focused on social responsibility life skills interpersonal/intrapersonal intelligence.
  • Work and or/attend Academysponsored events including but not limited to Convocation Graduation Community Days Carnival equity and excellence initiatives etc.
  • Coordinate and facilitate service learning opportunities for students in your wing
  • Complete professional development outcomes to grow and learn in your role and the field of residence life as a whole
  • Communicate student issues with residence life staff parents faculty and other support staff
  • Respond to and document emergencies such as: physical and mental health crises acts of intolerance and substance abuse situations
  • Monitor student attendance academic progress and service learning requirements through weekly written reports to track developmental progress of students provide necessary supports and coaching
  • Spend about 20 of the 40 hours in an office setting completing administrative tasks and being available to address student concerns questions or be a listening ear.
  • Assess and document student growth and fulfillment of residential expectations through written quarterly grades.
  • Follow up regularly with parents regarding student concerns and residential programming.
  • Transport students on social trips or other necessary destinations in Stateowned vehicles including driving 14 passenger minibuses. (Training provided)
  • Work one summer orientation session
  • Participate in RC summer training at the beginning of the academic year
  • Serve in a liaison capacity in one of the follow areas: residence hall function student development learning and leadership or student involvement
  • This is a fulltime livein position which requires regular evening and weekend hours. Resident Counselors participate in an oncall rotation approximately every 9 days in which they are expected to respond on a 24 hour basis while on duty. Resident Counselors are also overnight approximately every other day where they act as an on call responder in their building overnight 10pm 9am)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree required
  • Drivers license required
  • Experience in residence life strongly preferred
  • Experience working with adolescence strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational and problemsolving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations
  • Comfort with technology and the use of basic computer skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This role generally requires mobility written and verbal communication hearing and visual capabilities. However reasonable accommodations including assistive technology may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform such requirements.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for this position includes a salary of $31139.78 for a 10month plus five days 190 days/year) term of employment per year. Salary is $32639.78 if candidate has a masters degree. Resident Counselors also receive furnished living space meal plan free parking utilities and internet access year round. Due to occupancy safety standards the employee may have no more than 2 dependents (spouse through civil union or marriage/children) live in our provided housing. IMSA offers a comprehensive state benefits package (major medical dental and vision) with rates found hereand a retirement plan through the State University Retirement System SURS. Academy stipends and summer program opportunities for additional remuneration are also available. For more information please visit our Resident Counselor Union Contract which can be found here: https://www.imsa/discoverimsa/careers/unioncontracts/

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy disability genetic information marital status political affiliation amnesty arrest record military status unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

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