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Upward Bound Summer Program Dorm Coordinator

University of Northern Iowa
Center, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
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Full Consideration Date:
05/02/2025
Job Description:
The Upward Bound TRIO program at the University of Northern Iowa is looking for a Dorm Coordinator to join the staff for the 2025 Summer Program.
The Upward Bound 2025 Summer Program is a 6-week college prep residential program for eligible high school students (scholars) from the Waterloo Community School District. Participating scholars live in a dorm setting and take courses on the University of Northern Iowa campus (Monday-Friday). Scholars and staff also take part in extracurricular activities that include college visits, social outings, bus trips, service projects, and more. The summer program will run from June 9th through July 20th with training starting on June 2nd.
The Dorm Coordinator is responsible for the direct supervision of Summer Program Assistants, who are responsible for supervising participating scholars.
Duties and Responsibilities: Responds to emergency situations; resolves issues amongst students and staff; assists with participant check-in/check-out; relays questions/calls from parents/guardians to permanent staff when needed; maintains daily record of absent/ill students; ensures packages and mail are delivered to students; monitors participants’ behavior while on campus and participating in program activities; lives in residence hall and is available at all times when participants are in residence hall; attends and assists with staff training during orientation week, prior to program; transports and accompanies sick scholars to medical appointments; facilitates regular residence hall staff meetings; completes weekly residence hall reports; serves as key residence hall contact in emergency situations and drills; assists with administrative duties as assigned; Summer Program Assistants (SPAs) and makes recommendations to permanent staff; signs students in/signs students out and dispenses students’ medications; and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: College graduate, graduate student from any academic discipline, or upperclassman with residence hall supervisory experience required. Must have the ability to work with and mentor high school students. Experience working with diverse, low-income, and first-generation high school students is preferred. No other outside employment is possible during Upward Bound summer employment. Must have a valid driver’s license on file and pass a background check.
Salary/Compensation: $15.50 hour; room and board provided for the duration of the program.
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If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at hrs-employment@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2422.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.

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