Lead/Residential Assistant

Lead/Residential Assistant

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JOB TITLE: Lead/Residential Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of HBCU Initiatives

DEPARTMENT: Title III & Thurgood Marshall College Fund 

EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of CTE, Sponsored Grants, & HBCU Initiatives

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The SOAR Lead Staff member serves as a key support person for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program and assists the Director of HBCU Initiatives with the overall coordination and implementation of program activities. Lead Staff provide supervision and guidance to mentors, support daily operations, ensure student engagement, and help maintain a positive and productive program environment. Lead Staff serve as role models and leaders while helping ensure the successful execution of all program components.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must demonstrate an ability to teach and engage high school students in a classroom or enrichment setting

· Strong commitment to working with disadvantaged and underrepresented student populations

· Ability to incorporate innovative, hands-on, and experiential learning strategies

· Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

· Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and stakeholders

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject area (required)

· Previous experience working with students is highly desirable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

· Develop and implement engaging, hands-on curriculum for assigned subject area.

· Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and achievement

· Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and academic support

· Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance

· Collaborate with program staff to ensure alignment with overall program objectives

· Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program activities as required

· Encourage student participation in academic, cultural, and enrichment activities

· Uphold program policies, procedures, TMCF SOAR guidelines

· Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Will supervise participants during their residential stay and during summer activities.

· Responsible for ensuring student safety, accountability, and appropriate behavior in residential and program settings.

· Will provide guidance and support to assigned student groups under the direction of program staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or

hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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