Upward Bound Residence Advisor Temporary
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Upward Bound Residence Advisor - TemporaryAppointment Type:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Prior experience mentoring teaching supervising or working with youth or high schoolage students.Ability to lead plan organize and implement program activities.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong leadership organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates currently enrolled or recently completed an undergraduate program of study.Former Upward Bound or Talent Search participant
Familiarity with the Iowa State University campus.
Job Description:
Upward Bound (UB) Resident Assistants play a vital role in supporting and mentoring high school students participating in the UB summer residential program. RAs live in an ISU residence hall for the duration of the program and are responsible for students safety engagement personal development and daily supervision.
RAs help create a positive and inclusive living-learning environment lead activities accompany students to classes and events and serve as role models throughout the program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Create and lead daily group activities
- Identify and respond to behavior issues
- Maintain accurate program records including schedule changes incident reports activity documentation and daily attendance.
- Serve as the on-call RA during assigned evening activities
- Chaperone shuttle rides from UB high schools to/from Iowa State on Mondays and Fridays
- Provide UB Director and Assistant Director with feedback on student engagement and behavior
- Know enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with the summer program and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for student safety and their whereabouts at all times
- Ensure the residence hall areas are kept clean organized and free of litter
- Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the program.
- Maintain a safe workplace and ensure the safety of all participants
- Maintain a supportive and inviting space for all students
- Ensure inclusion of all UB participants in daily activities. Activities may include crafts athletic activities games swimming field trips etc.
- Assist UB Assistant Director with day-to-day logistics as needed.
The Resident Assistants must live in an ISU residence hall from June 7July 3 (room and board provided by Upward Bound). This position takes place in a variety of settings including ISU residence halls academic buildings recreational spaces outdoor areas and offcampus cultural facilities. RAs must have the physical ability to lead and participate in activities such as escorting students across campus physical education classes swimming teambuilding initiatives and other physical games and activities.
A college and cultural trip out of stateis tentatively scheduled for July 710 in Kansas City. RAs may be invited to participate based on performance during the summer program. All travel expenses are paid by Upward Bound and RAs will be compensated for 40 hours of work during this trip.
Proposed Start Date:
May 25 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Part timePay Grade:
P&S TemporaryApplication Instructions:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Original Posting Date:
April 2 2026Posting Close Date:
April 9 2026Job Requisition Number:
R18921Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
