Gear-Up Resident Assistant (Part Time)

Gear-Up Resident Assistant (Part Time)

Location: Gear-Up
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Job ID: 607109
Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Workplace Culture

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Special Information

Program Dates

• June 3 - June 5, 2023 (Staff Training & Orientation)
• June 5 - 9, 2023 (Student Camp Days)

Work Schedule

• June 3 - June 4, 2023 - 8am - 5pm
• June 5, 2023 - 8am - 10pm
• June 6 - June 8, 2023 - 5pm - 6am
• June 10, 2023 - 7am - 5pm

*Daily breaks will be given, and staff may be needed for briefings after hours

Job Description

The GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit Resident Assistant (RAs), under the supervision of the Program manager are responsible for actively monitoring and patrolling the resident's hall overnight. Ensuring that students are in their respective rooms and safe. RAs are also responsible for engaging students in evening activities; using established curricula to assist in teachings. RAs, like all GEAR UP Lumberjack Leadership Summit staff, serve as role models for students and help to ensure the safety and well-being of the students at all times.

Student Support - 75%

• Greet students and assist with student check-in/check-out, at the beginning and end of camp.
• Provide students the opportunity and encourage them to experience and participate in activities.
• Support in running evening activities.
• Ensure that students follow the daily schedule.
• Interact with students in a manner that builds their confidence and motivation, promotes positive decision making, personal responsibility, and helps develop leadership and communication skills.
• Develop positive relationships with students and provide a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with other staff to maintain order in the university facilities and residential hall.
• At the end of camp, assist students and other staff with departure and closure process.
• Help with closure process that may include, packing, clean up, room/hallway checks and luggage assistance.
• Attend all staff briefings, if applicable.

Emergent Situations - 20%

• Serve in active “on-call” rotation. This includes, but is not limited to, responding to calls, documenting incidents and alleged violations of policy, engaging with members of the residential community, following protocols for emergency scenarios and taking on an active/leadership role for emergency and crisis response.
• Help to maintain the safety and general well-being of students.
• Advise supervisors of any disciplinary, medical, emotional, or other problems a student may be having as soon as you are aware of the problem.
• Follow established medical protocols as reviewed in orientation.
• Complete Concern/Incident/Medical Report forms to document students' illness, injury, misconduct, social and/or emotional issues.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college or postsecondary education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high school adolescents.
• Previous resident assistant experience.
• Previous camp counselor experience.
• Previous facilitation experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Well suited to working with adolescents. Essential qualities are patience, a sense of humor, and an appreciation for the ways adolescents are different from adults.
• Responsible. Because our program is residential, all employees must assume a somewhat parental responsibility for students. They must be sensitive and caring, while at the same time firm in setting limits. They must exercise good judgment and conduct themselves professionally at all times.
• Highly motivated. Creativity, attentiveness, and adaptability are necessary in order to provide the best possible experience for students in the program.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure. Our programs are intense and fast-paced, and there is not always a clear difference between being “on duty” and “off duty.” Staff members must be able to keep up with the demands of a rigorous residential schedule and be prepared to pitch in if an unexpected circumstance arises.

Background Information

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

$1,100 stipend.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible position.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

March 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

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NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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