Upward Bound Resident Manager
Upward Bound Resident Manager
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Job Description
This is a summer livein (room & board included) temporary position scheduled from June 30th through July 25th (approximately four weeks including one week of training and Saturdays off). The summer provides learning opportunities for people wishing to gain practical experience working with youth in academic and social development and the enhancement of their managerial skills.
Upward Bound is not just a summer job; it is a commitment to educational equity and an extension of service to the community. Our charge is not only to increase the number of students who go to college but to also help shape our participants into future leaders.
Position Specific Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Through this position RMs will enhance leadership organizational problemsolving and communication skills in a safe educational environment while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful and professional student relationships. Residential Managers will lead RAs in refining their mentoring skills and developing content for enrichment activities with a social skillbuilding focus. RMs will:
Develop positive and supportive relationships with UB/UBMS RAs including regular checkins with RAs guiding them on mentoring students personal social and academic growth and college/career topics in a professional manner.
Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the UB/UBMS residence hall for students and staff by enforcing program policies and creating an atmosphere that respects and appreciates the diverse cultures traditions lifestyles and beliefs of allstudents.
Take primary responsibility for supporting RAs including leading training activities and guiding RAs in meeting their residential advising responsibilities. RAs are responsible for monitoring their primary groups personal social and academic progress planning structured activities (including logistics setup and teardown) and collaborating with other staff.
Assist and take leadership on regular program activities such as leadership and teambuilding workshops tutoring and study sessions conducting morning wake up calls and evening lights out rounds in the residence hall checking off meals checking in and checking out students during arrival and departure times and supervising students in the residence hall and on offcampus field trips.
Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues crises and personal issues to appropriate staff while maintaining student confidentiality.
Lead regular residential staff team meetings and individual meetings along with Associate Director to discuss students academic personal and social wellbeing and ensure their success throughout the summer program.
Perform other tasks as reasonably assigned by Associate Director and/or Director.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
Applicant must either have at least junior standing while currently enrolled in college or must be a recent college graduate in good academic standing and must have completed at least three years by the start of the summer program. They must also possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to function as a team player. Alsoimportant:
Must have prior residential advising experience.
Must be able to communicate constructively and effectively.
Must be sensitive respectful and understanding of the needs of economically and academically disadvantaged ethnically diverse high school students.
Must be able to establish and maintain a trusting and productive working relationship with program students and staff.
Must possess the commitment and stamina to participate constructively in potentially stressful personal interactions and situations.
Experience working with lowincome students in a residential setting is highly desirable.
Valid California Drivers License is preferred.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
Staff PerDiem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)Salary range
$0.00 $25.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
