Summer Academic Residential Assistant

The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Summer Academy is an immersive residential program designed to prepare first-generation and low-income high school students for college and careers in STEM fields. Students participate in rigorous academic coursework, hands-on STEM activities, and college-readiness workshops while residing on a college campus.

We are looking for motivated and compassionate Academic Residential Assistants (ARAs) to provide leadership, support, and supervision to students during the summer academy. RAs are essential in creating a positive, structured, and safe residential environment for students while also encouraging academic and personal growth.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a cohort of students in a residential setting.
• Enforce program rules, safety procedures, and residence hall policies.
• Plan and lead evening activities, including team-building exercises and recreational events.
• Encourage student participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.
• Serve as a role model, encouraging student participation and positive behavior.
• Conduct nightly check-ins, room checks, and address student concerns.
• Collaborate with program staff and provide support for special events.
• Respond to student emergencies and communicate concerns to program leadership.
• Maintain regular communication with program staff, faculty, and students.
• Address student concerns or conflicts and escalate issues to appropriate staff as necessary.
• Attend all staff meetings and maintain required records

Requirements:

• Minimum 18 years old and completed at least two years of college.
• Passion for working with disadvantaged populations
• Prior experience working with youth in an educational, mentoring, or residential setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in both team and independent settings.
• Must be available to live on campus for the duration of the program.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a CORI and SORI check

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bilingual ability is a plus
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive a 15 passenger van is a plus

Additional Information:

Shift Information:  

• Mondays - Thursdays: 1:00pm - 5:30pm; 6:30pm - 10:00pm
• Fridays: (Field Trips) 8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Academic Residential Assistants earn a salary of $4000, paid in bi-weekly installments. 
• Non benefitted contractor position. 

Additional Info:

• CPR, emergency management, and other training provided.
• Room & board provided (approximate value: $2,680). Meals are not provided during weekends and when program is closed.
• Overnight position available if preferred.

Summer Schedule:

• Program Dates: June 20 - August 2, 2025 (residency required)
• June 23 - June 27: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 6:00pm - Staff Training
• June 30: Students move in
• June 29 - July 25: (Closed July 3 and 4)
• Mondays - Thursdays: 1:00pm - 5:30pm; 6:30pm - 10:00pm
• Fridays: (Field Trips) 8:00am - 12:00pm; 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• July 28 - July 31: Special Events / Field Trips (as scheduled)*
• August 2: Staff move out