UBMS Residential Tutor Advisor (Summer)

Applicants should be prepared to answer the following questions

• Have you completed at least 30 college credit hours?
• What is your college major?
• Are you available to work June 6 - July 13, Sunday - Thursday?
• Are you able to live on campus in residence with students and chaperone June 25 - July 13, Sunday evening through Thursday evening.
• This is a part-time, temporary position: May 30, 2023 - July 28, 2023.

Position Overview

This is a summer camp position that will assist chaperone up 25 high school students while on campus.

• Non-Bridge Program:
  • Day Camp: Jun 5, 2023 - June 22, 2023. Residential on campus
  • Overnight camp: Jun 26 - July 13, 2023. Stay in Dorms Sunday evening - Thursday evening championing high school students grades 9 - 12 to class, breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening games and activities, and Thursday field trips.

Up to 25 hours per week, maximum, during summer semesters.

College/Department Overview

The University of Central Oklahoma's Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) program provides services to 62 eligible participants who attend four high schools in Oklahoma City, OK (Capitol Hill, Crooked Oak, Douglass, and Star Spencer). The services include after school tutoring; advisement and assistance in secondary/post-secondary course selection to include Advance placement and dual enrollment courses; ACT preparation workshops; information on financial aid programs, loan forgiveness, and scholarships; assistance in completing financial aid applications; entry into post-secondary education; financial/economic literacy; cultural activities, career exploration; and college visits. The program includes a six-week college-simulated summer component at UCO where students receive instruction in mathematics through pre-calculus, laboratory science, foreign language, composition, and literature. The summer component also involves a 3-week residential session and educational field trips.

Department Specific Job Functions

• Supervise, advise, and tutor approximately 45 high school students from disadvantaged and potential first-generation families for 6 weeks.
• Room and board provided during specified times.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing of recreational, social, cultural, and academic events and activities.
• Transporting participants to/from events and assigned pick-up/drop-off locations.
• Maintain discipline and balance relations in the residence hall.
• Participate in all evening activities and field trips each Thursday.
• Participate in in-service training sessions as scheduled.
• Provide tutoring in qualified areas to participants.
• Supervise participants to ensure their safety and well-being are maintained at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Background similar to program participants.
• Experience supervising adolescents from diverse backgrounds in a residential or similar setting.
• Evidence of strong organizational and professional skills.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Valid driver’s license.
• Completed at least 60 college credit hours.
• Minimum 2.50 GPA.
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math major.
• Spanish speaking.
• Previous TRIO experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Have sensitivity of intercultural communication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
• Dependable
• Punctual

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.