Departmental Assistant / UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor

UMass Boston; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic UBSI Assistant Residential Supervisor for its summer program. This role involves supervising high school students, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring a safe and productive environment. You will engage with students and staff, coordinate activities, and provide 24-hour supervision, all while living on campus. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to impact students' lives positively while gaining valuable experience in program implementation and leadership. If you are passionate about education and youth development, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Room and board included

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Upward Bound or similar residential program is essential.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are critical for success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise volunteers and students during the summer program.
• Create a positive living environment for high school scholars.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work with high school-aged youth

Ability to work under pressure

Awareness of factors affecting student access

Education

Experience in Upward Bound/TRiO or similar program

Graduate students welcome

Tools

Class D Driver's License

Job description

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.

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

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

Other Functions

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Qualifications Acquired on the Job

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. Lifting and/or carrying of 30 lbs. or more.
2. Standing for extended periods of time.
3. Work in a crisis response environment.

Additional Details

1. Must undergo a background review (CORI).
2. Graduate students welcome to apply.

Work Schedule

1. Monday-Friday; including a 4 pm-1 am shift.
2. 40 hours per week.
3. This is a temporary, non-benefited position.

Salary Information

1. $16.00 per hour.
2. Includes room and board while on campus.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload a resume along with the completed application. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.