Youth Programs Camp Head Resident

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: June 3, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: June 24, 2024
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Outreach and Engagement
Compensation Range: $787.50 - $1,260.00 per assignment based on program
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: Temporary
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: No
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Limited Duration/Temporary
Temporary positions with an anticipated end date of July 26, 2024
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes - License may be required depending upon program
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: Saturday - Saturday (8:00am – 10:00pm, with on-call overnight availability) Varying breaks and rotating shifts throughout each day. Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position will serve as Youth Programs Camp Head Resident, for Konaway (July 5-13) and/or Academia (July 10-20) and must be aware of and in compliance with Southern Oregon University Youth Program's (SOUYP) policies and procedures, and will assist with promotion of Senior Counselor positions.

This position attends staff training to have proper understanding of and be able to relay to Senior Counselors information regarding:

• Program logistics (e.g. calendars, schedules, transitions between activities, activity setup and planning)
• Check-in and check-out procedures
• Communicating program needs for supplies and materials

The person in this position will supervise counseling staff and act as role model and mentor for Senior Counselors and will check in with Senior Counselors and Junior Counselors daily, assist Senior Counselors to anticipate and address potential problems; help counselors support students with additional needs, facilitate strong and positive relationships between the Senior Counselors

and their assigned Junior Counselors, communicate with administrative staff about program logistics, material and supply needs, and concerns about students.

The Head Resident must be able to anticipate program needs and prepare accordingly to ensure that program runs smoothly and efficiently, ensure that facilities are kept clean and organized with particular care for the cleanliness of the nursing station, and camp offices and storage spaces, Assist SOUYP staff in maintaining accurate records and completing incident reports and updating medical treatment records, communicate with SOU Housing Resident and SOUYP administrative staff about any problems pertaining to the dorms ,attend and help facilitate workshops, assist administrative staff in office, communicate all incidents promptly to Director. Understand the chain of command, communicate with staff nurse when necessary, administer first aid when necessary

This position will also act as overnight on-call point person for Senior Counselors in dealing with evening problems (homesickness, illness etc.), making sure lights are out on time, chaperone evening events and help with recreation.

Minimum Requirements

• This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position and therefore, requires the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check and adherence to confidentiality agreements.
• Experience working with middle and high school students.
• Experience leading teams using effective communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities and coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to proactively assess camp operations and anticipate potential needs.
• Head Residents should have completed at least two years of college and should be currently pursuing or have attained a c