GEAR UP RA

Simpson University GEAR UP is seeking an Resident Advisor (RA) to supervise and advise high school students during our summer 2023 residential program. The program offers a summer residential component focused on enhancing the academic skills of the participants and provides participants with fast-paced, intensive academic coursework and other social, cultural and recreational enrichment activities.

This is a temporary position (June 13-16) for an RA to supervise students during the day and overnight on a field trip to the Bay area, CA.

Responsibilities:

Through this position, RAs will enhance leadership, organizational, problem solving and communication skills in a safe, educational environment, while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful and professional student relationships. Resident Advisors will lead students in enrichment activities with a social skill-building focus. RAs will:

• Develop positive and supportive relationships with students, mentoring them on academic, personal, social, and college/career concerns.
• Maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with students.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment for students and staff, creating an atmosphere that appreciates the diverse cultures, traditions, lifestyles, and beliefs of all students
• Take primary responsibility for students in his/her group, by monitoring academic, personal and social progress and updating other staff as necessary.
• Lead and participate in free time and structured evening activities.
• Conduct morning wake up calls and evening lights out rounds and provide supervisory coverage as needed.
• Maintain student confidentiality as appropriate.
• Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues, crises and personal issues to GEAR UP staff.
• Assist in monitoring students’ arrival and departure
• Lead and/or accompany students on daily activities
• Maintain program rules and expectations by reinforcing and implementing the policies in the Simpson University GEAR UP Handbook.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably assigned by GEAR UP Advisor and/or Director.

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties.
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties.
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area.
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

Applicant must be a college graduate, or currently enrolled in college, in good academic standing and have completed at least two years of college. Must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to function as a team player. Also important:

• 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 low-income students in a residential setting is highly desirable.
• Valid California Driver’s License is preferred

Interested applicants should apply online on the Simpson University website and must include the following supplemental materials:

• Resume and Cover Letter
• At least 2 verifiable references
• College transcripts

Note: The individuals selected for these positions would need to satisfactorily complete a background check regarding their ability to work with children, pursuant to California state law.

The screening of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

Salary Range: $15.50 - $18.00 hourly