Departmental Assistant / UBSI 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 Residential Supervisor supervises staff and students, oversees the implementation and evaluation of programming, and coordinates with Upward Bound Program staff during the 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 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) assistant residential supervisors and 6-8 Tutor/Mentors; includes creating 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.
• 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 summer program staff and students.
• Operates a motor vehicle to travel to work sites.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Experience managing residential educational experiences for high school students.
• Experience in an Upward Bound/TRiO or similar academic or summer residential program as participant or staff.
• Commitment to social justice and the educational philosophy of Upward Bound.
• Dynamic leadership skills and success as an academic and/or community leader.
• Organized and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Professional attitude.
• Experience managing staff, and building a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of factors affecting student access and success in higher education, including those affecting marginalized students, students from diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
• Experience engaging with urban high school age youth.
• Class D Driver's License.

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

• Driving, i.e., driver's license for required traveling.
• Must drive and travel to other work-related sites.
• Lifting and/or carrying of 30 lbs. or more.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Work in a crisis response environment.

Additional Details

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

Work Schedule

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

Salary Information

• $17.00 per hour.
• 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. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.