Residential Assistant, Upward Bound OR Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) Job at Northwest Missouri State University
PRIMARY DUTY: Provide high school students with evening supervision, tutoring, and mentoring
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for monitoring the residential program for participants
- Provide individualized tutoring assistance to participants
- Plan, organize, and carry out small and large group activities
- Accompany central staff and participants on educational, social, and cultural trips
- Communicate regularly with Central Staff and Summer Support Team
- Some weekend hours required to fulfill duties
- RA’s may also use a virtual platform to communicate with students off campus
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or significant progress (60+ credit hours by June 1, 2023) toward completion of bachelor’s degree, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Must be eligible for full-time employment during program dates.
Experience: Classroom or related experience and the ability to provide engaging instruction
Skills: Possess leadership potential; good decision making skills; initiative and strong interpersonal skills; team-oriented; energetic; responsible; creative; knowledge of effective teaching/learning process; ability to work with high school students; ability to communicate clearly in English language both orally and in print; maintain confidentiality; possess problem-solving skills; be open to diverse backgrounds of students; have the ability to walk long distances; participate in outdoor activities; work extended hours with a positive attitude; basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills; have the ability to utilize voice calls and text messaging on personal phone during work hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Personal experience in overcoming academic and economic obstacles to success
UBMS Preferred Education: Previous enrollment in courses of Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math Education, Science Education, or Computer Science
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to walk long distances; participate in outdoor activities; ability to work extended hours with a positive attitude.
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.
SALARY: $13/per hour in addition to room and board; multiple positions available
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 13th, 2023
DATE AVAILABLE: Wednesday, June 1st, 2023
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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