Upward Bound Program

Summer 2015 Job Announcement

Position: Upward Bound Summer Residential Advisor (3 positions

total)
Application Deadline: May 7, 2015
Date Range:
June 1-2 (training); June 12-July 24, 2015 (summer program).
Location:
Windward Community College (June 15-26) and UH-Manoa (June 28-July 24).
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Duties:

Supervise and mentor 40+ high school youth in a residential pre-college

summer program.
Coordinate and lead residential life activities including large-group games,
icebreakers, small-group discussions, and other social activities like talent
show, volleyball, etc.
Each RA will have primary responsibility for 10-14 high school participants in
areas like counseling, homework checks, conflict resolution, and group
dynamics.
Tutor high school students in subject areas including reading, math, science,
Hawaiian language, college study skills, and more.
Enforce rules and safety, including periodic bed checks overnight.
Attend weekly field trips and daily meals with students in a supervisory
capacity.
Model positive, cooperative, and mature college-going attitude.
Maintain effective communication and cooperation with program staff.

General Work Schedule & Compensation:

June 1: Training at Windward Community College.

June 2: CPR, First Aid and AED Training
June 12-June 26 (daytime): Supervision of students at Windward Community
College. In general 2:30 PM -5:30 PM with some longer days for field trips.
June 28-July 24 general schedule: This is an over-night live-in position at
UH-Manoa that requires you to be present in the residence hall at UHManoa and/or at all program-sponsored events to provide student
supervision. General schedule:

Sundays (except June 28 which is longer): 4:30 PM-11:00 PM plus overnight.

Mondays: 6:30 AM-8:15 AM and 4:30 PM-11:00 PM plus overnight
Tuesdays: 6:30 AM-8:15 AM and 4:30 PM-11:00 PM plus overnight
Wednesdays: 6:30 AM-8:15 AM and 4:30 PM-11:00 PM plus overnight
Thursdays: 6:30 AM-8:15 AM and 4:30 PM-11:00 PM plus overnight
Fridays: 6:30 AM-4:30 PM
Saturdays: off duty (except June 27 from 2:00-5:00)
There are two separate weekend overnight field trips: June 12-14 and July 10-12.

Application materials must be postmarked by February 20, 2014.

Salary: $8.45/hour minimum (total for summer: approximately $2600). Also

included is a private room at the UH-Manoa Hale Aloha Towers (June 28-July
24) plus meals when supervising students.
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Minimum qualifications:

At least 24 college credits earned and in good academic standing.

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others.
Experience leading/facilitating small groups.
Must have a Drivers License.

Desirable qualifications:
Previous experience mentoring or tutoring high school youth.
Conflict resolution skills and experience.
Some residential life experience and/or Upward Bound employment
experience.
Current or former member of a TRIO program.
Enrolled college student at any postsecondary institution (graduate or
undergraduate) for spring 2015 and fall 2015 semesters.

Purpose of Upward Bound:

Upward Bound is a year-round pre-college program
designed to generate in high school students the skills and motivation
necessary for success in education beyond secondary school. Student
admission into Upward Bound is a privilege and is based upon grades,
character, attitude, and academic goals. All participants are high school
students from low-income families and families where parents have not
earned bachelors degrees. Students attend Castle, Kahuku, Kailua, or
Kalaheo High.
Applicants must submit the following items in order to be considered:
cover letter
unofficial transcripts (MyUH
printout is fine)
resume
E-mail submission of materials is
one-page application (attached)
encouraged.
name and contact info of two
professional references
Questions & for submissions sent by mail:
Application materials must be postmarked by February 20, 2014.

Lindsey Brown
Upward Bound/WCC
45-720 Keaahala Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Phone: (808) 235-7486
E-mail: brownlin@hawaii.edu

Upward Bound Program

Resident Advisor Position Application
Please include cover letter, resume,
references & unofficial transcript.
Name:
Phone:

E-Mail:

College where enrolled spring 2015:

Major:

Will be enrolled Fall 2015:

GPA:

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1. Do you have experience with Upward Bound or another TRiO program? If yes, please
describe.

2.

Will you be enrolled in college courses during summer 2015? If yes, what campus, and
what do you anticipate for your class schedule & dates?

3. Residential advisor responsibilities include leading afternoon social activities such as

volleyball, crafts, hula, nail salon, card games, etc. Please list three areas you would
enjoy leading for a 45-minute session (these could be one-time or multi-day activities).

4. Please discuss any paid or volunteer experience you have with high school-aged
students.

Application materials must be postmarked by February 20, 2014.

5. Describe any leadership or group facilitation experiences you have had.

Thank you for applying with Upward Bound.

Application materials must be postmarked by February 20, 2014.