TEMPORARY POOL - 2024 TRIO Math-Science UB Summer Residential Assistant/Student Life Facilitator

Monterey Peninsula College

TEMPORARY POOL - 2024 TRIO Math-Science UB Summer Residential Assistant/Student Life Facilitator

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type:
Job Number: 2023-00041
Closing: 3/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Division: Student Services

Description

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE IS March 21, 2024 Open Until Filled
POSITION: Resident Assistant/Student Life Facilitator
LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom/University of California, Santa Cruz

DURATION:
Residential Staff Move-in to UC Santa Cruz: Friday, June 28, 2024
Staff Training: Thursday, May 30, 2024, June 3, 2024 & June 4, 2024

Program Dates:
Virtual via Zoom: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Friday, June 28, 2024
Residential: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 - Saturday, July 13, 2024 (Room and board provided)

CLOSES: March 21, 2024

SALARY: $3780 for summer program (includes room and board). Compensation includes 10 hours in May and June for planning and preparation of activities. Full participation in staff orientation and end of program activities is required. On duty or on call five to six days per week, 24 hours per day. Housing and food is provided during the residential component at UC Santa Cruz. If employment is terminated for any reason prior to the end of the assignment, pay will be reduced proportionately.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The TRIO Math-Science Upward Bound Program offers an intensive summer academy in marine science for TRIO eligible students from all over federal region IX These high school students attend a virtual component for four weeks and reside on the UC Santa Cruz campus for two weeks and follow a rigorous schedule of classes in marine science, mathematics, communications, foreign language, and computer skills. The goal of the program is to increase the number of low-income and first generation college students entering into math and science majors and careers. Along with the rigorous academic program, a personal development class is offered to foster self-awareness, understanding of others and college orientation.

Example of Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Coordinator/Counselor and Residential Coordinator (RC), the person in this position actively models and facilitates the academic, social and emotional growth of high school students in areas of leadership, development, goal setting, decision-making, and positive behavior.

Assist RC with supervision of students, and actively enforce MSUB and University policies and procedures.

Assist with afternoon, evening, and weekend recreation and academic activities.

Assigned a group of 10-15 students to work with and oversee during the program; community work tasks will often be assigned to these "RA" groups.

Essential duties include field trip activities, evening study sessions, computer room supervision, transporting students,

Advise one of three student groups (Leadership, Social/Banquet, and Yearbook). USDA sponsored Summer

Food Service Program validation

May plan and lead personal development activities, which may include, but not be limited to: team building and athletic activities, crafts, games, special events.

Organize, pack, unpack, move program equipment and materials RAs are responsible for keeping residence halls clean and orderly. Attend staff meetings.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Current college/university student or recent graduate, in good academic standing. Minimum of two (2) years of college/university enrollment

Relevant work or volunteer experience with diverse student populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Be self-directed, and able to accept responsibility as the situation requires. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Willingness to implement all rules and regulations. Have a positive attitude about being a role model.

Willingness to attempt innovative learning experiences in a classroom or an outdoor setting.

Possess bilingual/bicultural skills/abilities.

Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking and writing skill

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT: This is a Part-Time/Short-Term Temporary position. You will be contacted by the hiring department in the event that they wish to schedule an interview.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Offers of employment are contingent upon the MPC Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit **fingerprints for California Department of Justice clearance.

**All employees working directly with minors are required to undergo fingerprinting prior to the start of the summer program. This process must be initiated and paid for by the new employee through the MPC Human Resources office as a condition of employment

Monterey Peninsula Community College District is committed to educational equity for all students, as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals , Educational Master Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) , Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) , and Student Equity Plan (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) . We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences-emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, orientations, and intersections of these identities, and others not yet identified. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual dedicated to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

1. Hold ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

2. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

3. Implement positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

4. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and make them more culturally responsive; and

5. Collaborate with colleagues on equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational or career goals. All departments value collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences.