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Description
Resident Assistant - The History of Math Scholars Program at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Department: Math Department
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Temporary
Reports to: Director of Academic Research Programs
Schedule: June 8th - June 21st, 2025
Travel: Occasional
Housing: Room and board provided
Compensation: $2,000
Located in the scenic Berkshire-Taconic landscape in the quiet northwest corner of Connecticut, The Hotchkiss School is a community in which faculty and staff members build careers and grow as professionals. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff members who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Collectively, we are dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of nearly 600 students who come from around the country and the world.
In the 2024-2025 school year, our student body includes 37% of students receiving financial aid, 14% international students, and 42% domestic students of color. Geographically diverse, our students represent 38 states, 34 countries, and span 6 continents. The School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm learning community for students from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.
Program Description
The History of Math Scholars Program affords selected high-school seniors the opportunity to conduct primary-source research into topics in the history of mathematics and physics. Students spend each day working in the archives at Cornell University on a research project of their own design on a topic they have chosen in the history of math/physics. In the evenings, students gather to discuss their findings, work on shared problems in the history of math/physics, and receive individual mentorship on their research projects. Students in the summer program join a course in their Senior year at Hotchkiss with the goal of producing a substantial final thesis on their summer research.
Position Description
The Hotchkiss School seeks a resident assistant to support student scholars in their residential and program needs. The resident assistant, alongside program faculty, is responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of students in the Program at meals, during breaks from scheduled study, at activities during the day and evenings, on field trips, as well as overnight in the dormitory. The resident assistant plays an important role in creating and maintaining an effective learning environment. The resident assistant is expected to create a welcoming, safe, and friendly environment for students, participate willingly and reliably in all aspects of the program, and uphold program guidelines for the enjoyment and safety of all students. The resident assistant is expected to conform to the highest standards of personal integrity and professional principles, reflecting a model presence for their duties and care of program students.
The ideal candidate will also be prepared to assist the program faculty in their work with students on their research. Therefore, some background and interest in math, physics, and/or primary source historical research is preferred.
Since this position entails direct pastoral care of high-school students in a dormitory setting, some experience working with teenagers in a boarding environment is strongly preferred.
Duties And Responsibilities
Through the online application which can be found at hotchkiss.org/careers under “Summer Opportunities”, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé/CV. The School is committed to building and supporting a diverse community where all feel safe, seen, and supported. Successful applicants will address their ability to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and exciting learning environment. APPLY NOW!
Additional Information
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this description. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Description
Resident Assistant - The History of Math Scholars Program at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Department: Math Department
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Temporary
Reports to: Director of Academic Research Programs
Schedule: June 8th - June 21st, 2025
Travel: Occasional
Housing: Room and board provided
Compensation: $2,000
Located in the scenic Berkshire-Taconic landscape in the quiet northwest corner of Connecticut, The Hotchkiss School is a community in which faculty and staff members build careers and grow as professionals. We seek to identify, recruit, and develop faculty and staff members who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. Collectively, we are dedicated to supporting the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of nearly 600 students who come from around the country and the world.
In the 2024-2025 school year, our student body includes 37% of students receiving financial aid, 14% international students, and 42% domestic students of color. Geographically diverse, our students represent 38 states, 34 countries, and span 6 continents. The School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm learning community for students from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.
Program Description
The History of Math Scholars Program affords selected high-school seniors the opportunity to conduct primary-source research into topics in the history of mathematics and physics. Students spend each day working in the archives at Cornell University on a research project of their own design on a topic they have chosen in the history of math/physics. In the evenings, students gather to discuss their findings, work on shared problems in the history of math/physics, and receive individual mentorship on their research projects. Students in the summer program join a course in their Senior year at Hotchkiss with the goal of producing a substantial final thesis on their summer research.
Position Description
The Hotchkiss School seeks a resident assistant to support student scholars in their residential and program needs. The resident assistant, alongside program faculty, is responsible for the physical and emotional well-being of students in the Program at meals, during breaks from scheduled study, at activities during the day and evenings, on field trips, as well as overnight in the dormitory. The resident assistant plays an important role in creating and maintaining an effective learning environment. The resident assistant is expected to create a welcoming, safe, and friendly environment for students, participate willingly and reliably in all aspects of the program, and uphold program guidelines for the enjoyment and safety of all students. The resident assistant is expected to conform to the highest standards of personal integrity and professional principles, reflecting a model presence for their duties and care of program students.
The ideal candidate will also be prepared to assist the program faculty in their work with students on their research. Therefore, some background and interest in math, physics, and/or primary source historical research is preferred.
Since this position entails direct pastoral care of high-school students in a dormitory setting, some experience working with teenagers in a boarding environment is strongly preferred.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assist the program director and instructor with student arrivals and departures.
- Counsel, support and guide students as needed.
- Eat communal meals with students.
- Monitor and support evening study.
- Implement and enforce guidelines for student check-in in dormitories each evening.
- Identify and communicate with the program director any emergent need that warrants immediate support ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Complete online trainings including boundary training, required State of CT Department of Children and Families Mandated Reporter Training and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, as well as other trainings mandated by the State of NY and Cornell University.
- Support other duties as assigned.
- Experience in setting schedules for and enforcing policies in a group setting.
- Attentiveness to the wellbeing of others.
- Expertise in and passion for math/physics and/or primary-source historical research.
- Previous experience working with high-school students in a residential setting.
- A high school diploma is required.
- A pleasant, friendly attitude and courteous demeanor.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail and precision, responsible, and eager to work hard and to adapt
Through the online application which can be found at hotchkiss.org/careers under “Summer Opportunities”, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé/CV. The School is committed to building and supporting a diverse community where all feel safe, seen, and supported. Successful applicants will address their ability to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and exciting learning environment. APPLY NOW!
Additional Information
The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this description. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.
The Hotchkiss School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities. The School is firmly committed to equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and applicants in all phases of the employment process (including recruitment, hiring, assignment, terms and conditions of employment, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination).
In accordance with applicable law, the School does not discriminate against any individual based on age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
