Summer Head Resident Assistant for Upward Bound Jobs in Independence Community College in Independence, MO - USA

Summer Head Resident Assistant for Upward Bound

Independence Community College

Posted on : 15-03-2025

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Independence, MO - USA

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Posted on : 15-03-2025

Job Description

Independence Community College
Position Announcement
Summer Head Resident Assistant for Upward Bound Program

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks application for a Summer Head Resident Assistant for the Upward Bound Program position. Upward Bound is funded 100 by the U.S. Department of Education.

Position Summary

The Head Resident Assistant (Head RA) lives in the residence hall with the Upward Bound participants (local high school students) and report to all Upward Bound staff. This is a seasonal overnight position beginning Monday May 19th and ending Thursday June 26th. Housing and meals costs for the Head RA are covered by the Upward Bound program while they are working on campus. The Head RA provides support to the RAs and Activities Assistant (AA) assists them in coordinating all housingrelated happenings serves as a positive role model handles emergencies that may arise while fulltime UB Staff are off campus etc. The Head Resident Assistant is not required to attend the endofprogram trip.

Compensation

$3000 less taxes

Qualifications

Bachelors degree preferred but will consider current degreeseeking students with their Associate degree and at least two years oncampus housing experience

Must have a valid drivers license

Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

Must demonstrate a sensitivity to and strong interest working with educationally and economically disadvantaged students

Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or above

Prefer a person with background similar to that of target population

Primary Responsibilities

Attend resident assistant training in person on 05/1905/22 and regular staff meeting during the summer program as scheduled

Reside in the residence hall and respond to emergencies as necessary. The Head RA will move into the dorms before the students do (move in date TBD). Final checkout is after everything is cleaned up and put away and the last student leaves on 06/26

Coordinate weekly checkin and checkout procedures

Take part in weekly rotation of night supervision

Ensures students are awake and escorts them to breakfast each morning

Takes attendance and ensures students are where they are supposed to be throughout the day

Maintain and enforce curfews and conduct room checks as needed

Monitor dinner and additional meals if necessary

Follow and enforce ICC and Upward Bound policies and procedures

Supervise and engage with participants

Provides additional support and leadership to the RAs and AA. Work closely with the RAs Upward Bound staff and AA to execute and supervise all recreational educational and cultural activities

Travel with Upward Bound staff and participants and transport participants to and from appointments and activities as needed

Maintain accurate documentation

Serve as a positive role model for all Upward Bound participants

Perform other duties as assigned

Primary Functions

Ability to communicate effectively with participants staff and community

Assure timeliness of reports and communications with information management skills

Collaborative collegial and responsible work habits

High degree of ethical standards including adherence to general rules of safety confidentiality procedures and fair labor standards

Commitment to high professional standard including professional growth

Time management skills and a high degree of organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines tasks projects and assignments

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Head Summer Resident Assistant for the Upward Bound Program position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds or more carrying supplies equipment

This position requires the ability to sit or stand or walk for extended and various periods of time. It also requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; extended standing walking and repetitive leg and arm movements; occasional bending; reaching forward sidetoside downward and overhead; and squatting and kneeling

The ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications as necessary; the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues

The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people with an excellent comprehension of the English language is essential

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings

Provide own transportation to and from campus and appropriate licensing to operate college vehicles

Provide own cell phone and calling plan

Compensation: $3000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Independence Community College (ICC)is a twoyear educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independencepublic school system. In 1967 Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus formerly the Independence Country Club began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building Fine Arts Building Student Union Cessna Learning Center Field House Administration BuildingWilliam Inge Center for the Artsfitness center athletic practice fields disc golf course 96bed multistructure living complex and a 200 bed residence hall.

By renovating a donated building in 2010 we expanded our college to include ICC West 2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health Cosmetology and GED/ABE.Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program Veterinary Technology. This stateoftheart facility includes animal wards a classroom lab surgery pharmacy prep roomsmall animal treatment food prep grooming and radiology.

ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.

Currently our educational and support programming includes 35 programs of studyfor Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees 11 programs of study for Certificate completion Student Support Services Upward Bound mens and womens athletic programs and a variety of campus organizations and activities.

Mission Statement

Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.

Vision Statement

To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect encouraging creativity and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.

Core Values

Integrity:ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest ethical and transparent.
Excellence:ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
Responsiveness:ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
Diversity/Enrichment:ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
Commitment:ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.

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Summer Head Resident Assistant for Upward Bound

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