Pooled Position Monthly Upward Bound Summer Program 2024 Assist. Dorm Director

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Upward Bound Summer Program 2024 Assistant Dorm Director 

JOB PURPOSE:   

Provide adequate and appropriate supervision of residential staff and project participants residing in the residence halls;

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills;

Demonstrated mediation and conflict resolution skills;

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Dates of summer program (including training) are May 29th-July 2nd 2024 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

- Reside in the UW residence halls 7 days a week for the duration of the summer program May29th-July 2nd 2024

· Act as a liaison between summer residential staff and UB/UBMS professional staff.

· Attend residential group check-in sessions led by the Participant Success Navigator or Academic Liaison.

· Maintain confidentiality of residential staff and participant interactions, unless incidents occur requiring a duty to report.

· Attend and actively participate in weekly meetings with UB/UBMS professional staff.

· Develop residential staff rotation schedules for days off, dorm duties and supervision of floors,  and night/morning supervision.

· Be a positive role model for participants and team leaders.

· Collect and turn in  medical reports, violation notices, and any other relevant paperwork as requested by UB/UBMS professional staff.

· Determine appropriate usage of vehicles and maintain at least one vehicle at the residence hall at all times for emergency use while adhering to the summer program transportation schedule.

· Assist residential staff with floor coverage and any supervision issues.

· Actively communicate with UB/UBMS professional staff regarding residence hall issues. Seek their counsel in resolving new and/or difficult questions or situations.

· Coordinate and assist UB/UBMS professional staff with dorm clean-up and inventory of all materials to stored at the conclusion of the summer program.

· Aid in planning, coordinating, and overseeing residential activities including, but not limited to, workshops, weekend events, and social/recreational activities.

· Communicate participant absences or tardiness with the Academic Coordinator by 8am daily in dorm director's absence

· Set up medical appointments for participants and make arrangements for Team Leaders to escort the participants 

to UW Student Health or another office if appropriate.

· Actively support participants’ academic success, including, but not limited to, periodically attending classes, mentoring, and assisting with and monitoring completion of homework.

· Perform other responsibilities as assigned  by UB/UBMS professional staff.

· Act as the Dorm Director in their absence.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Senior standing at the undergraduate level; student in good standing 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Bachelor’s degree

3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or higher 

- Proven ability to lead and supervise the UB/UBMS summer program residential team

- Ability to be on-call to respond to and resolve residential staff and participant issues on evenings and weekends for the duration of the summer program

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references.  

- Valid driver's license and ability to pass a UW Motor Vehicle Record check for professional travel is required

- Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

- Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required and will be provided during the week of training.

-Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email