Departmental Assistant / UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world

Job Summary

The Upward Bound Summer Institute (UBSI) is a 6-week residential experience hosted at UMass Amherst for 40 – 60 high school students. The UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor supervises volunteers and students, oversees implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with staff during this intensive six-week program.

This is a grant-funded position supervised by the Upward Bound Program Director.  This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

 

Essential Functions

• Participates in a one-week mandatory staff orientation and training during the week prior to the program.
• Administers and operates the summer residential program for 40-60 Upward Bound Scholars (high school students).
• Supervises two (2) Americorp Volunteers and 8-10 Tutor/Mentors; includes preparing and managing work schedules.
• Coordinates all Upward Bound Scholar activities with Director and Assistant Directors.
• Lives on campus and provide 24- hour LIVE–IN supervision to Upward Bound Scholars Sunday through Friday.
• Creates and maintains a positive, productive, safe and harmonious living environment for students and staff throughout an intensive six-week summer institute.
• Plans and supervises day and night duty as assigned by the Program Director and Assistant Directors.
• Plans and coordinates cross-curricular and recreational programming, including activities to support the program's positive climate program.
• Attends, monitors, and participates in daily meals.
• Assists in chaperoning all field trips, and cultural and recreational activities, as needed.
• Attends staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies.
• Prepares and submits written evaluations of staff, students, and summer program.
• Operates motor vehicle to travel to work sites.

 

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Experience in or with Upward Bound/TRiO or similar residential program as participant or staff. 
• Leadership skills.
• Experience living in a residential dormitory or on own.
• Ability to work with high school-aged youth.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Awareness of factors affecting student access and success in higher education, including those affecting marginalized students, students from diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a diverse, team-oriented environment.
• Possess a positive, student-centered perspective.
• Class D Driver's License.

 

Qualifications Acquired on the Job

• Experience supervising staff.
• Program implementation skills.
• Additional knowledge of factors that affect educational access and success.
• Ability to practice Upward Bound education philosophy.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Knowledge of theories of positive behavioral support, student development and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of and experience in using positive approaches to behavioral management with high school age students.

 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Lifting and/or carrying of 30 lbs. or more.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wor