What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Manager position at Rhode Island College?
The Upward Bound Program at Rhode Island College is a federally funded program for rising 10, 11, and 12 grade college-bound high school students. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the high school graduation, college-going, and college graduation rates of program participants. Interested candidates should visit: https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/center-scholar-development/upward-bound for more information about the Upward Bound Program.
This summer program seeks to cultivate a community that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and student accountability. Participants reside in a dormitory at RIC, where they are supervised by the team of tutor counselors. Throughout the program, students will take in high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and SAT preparation. They may also participate in introductory level courses in foreign languages, dance, and STEM. Beyond academic coursework, the program provides social, recreational, cultural, and field trip activities for students to engage in exploration.
Essential Duties
- Direct supervision of 8-12 summer residential tutor counselors.
- Ensure the safety, well-being, and positive experience of 80-90 students.
- Conceptualize, plan, and execute engaging residential events.
- Spearhead the development and implementation of orientation and training programs for Tutor Counselors in collaboration with the Upward Bound professional staff.
- Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with each tutor counselor to discuss program updates and student concerns, review required tutoring documentation ,provide mentorship and support, and general check-in.
- Enforce, monitor, and support and uphold the Upward Bound Student Code of Conduct.
- Maintain detailed records of lockouts, lost keys and IDs, student contact information.
- Promptly provide data to staff as needed.
- Adhere to an execute established policies for routine and emergency situations.
- Design and facilitate innovative student activities that promote character development, appreciation for diversity, effective conflict resolution skills, and formation of positive peer relationships.
- Participate in weekly meeting with professional staff to cultivate a residential environment conducive to learning and student growth.
- Collaborate effectively with various Rhode Island College departments.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by program leadership.
- Meet daily with program leadership to discuss day-to-day issues.
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Occasional Duties
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Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster a positive learning environment.
- Maturity and character to serve as a role model for the team of tutor counselors and students.
Additional requirements/expectations:
- Full-time availability (24/7) from Sunday afternoon through Friday evening during the summer program.
- Late night emergency meetings are sometimes required.
- Strict adherence to State, College, and Upward Bound Program rules and policies.
- Inability to enroll in summer classes during the employment period.
Special Considerations:
- The Resident Manager must reside in the campus residential hall with students and Tutor Counselors.
- Junior or senior status in a bachelor’s degree program
- GPA Preferred: at least 3.00 at the end of the fall 2023 semester.
- One to two years of college residential life work experience.
- Previous college residential or managerial position showcasing leadership potential.
- Prior experience working with adolescents from various backgrounds, academic requirements, and abilities.
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Environmental Conditions
The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Teaching instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting, and the residential facility is one of the college dormitories. However, participation in planned cultural and social activities with students is an expected function of this position.
