Independence Community College
Position Announcement
Summer Resident Assistants for Upward Bound Program
Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for 3 Summer Resident Assistants for the Upward Bound Program positions. Upward Bound is funded 100% by the U.S. Department of Education.
Position Summary
Resident Assistants (RAs) live in the residence hall with the Upward Bound participants (local high school students) and report to the Head RA and all Upward Bound staff. This is a seasonal overnight position beginning Tuesday May 20th and ending Thursday June 26th. Housing and meals costs for the RAs are covered by the Upward Bound program while they are working on campus. RAs oversee the students during meals, between classes, during activities, and whilst in the dorms. They also assist the Activities Assistant (AA) in coordinating all housing-related activities, serving as positive role models, supervise, set up and provide leadership in implementing evening activities. The Resident Assistants are not required to attend the end-of-program trip.
Compensation
$2,500 less taxes
Qualifications
· Associate degree preferred, but will consider current degree-seeking students with at least one-year relevant experience
· Must have a valid driver’s license
· Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
· Must demonstrate a sensitivity to, and strong interest working with, educationally and economically disadvantaged students
· Prefer a grade point average of 3.0 or above
· Prefer a person with background similar to that of target population
Primary Responsibilities
· Attend resident assistant training in person on 05/20-05/22 and regular staff meeting during the summer program as scheduled
· Reside in the residence hall and respond to emergencies as necessary. RA staff will move into the dorms before the students do (move in date TBD). Final checkout is after everything is cleaned up and put away and the last student leaves on 06/26
· Coordinate weekly check-in and check-out procedures
· Take part in weekly rotation of night supervision
· Maintain and enforce curfews and conduct room checks as needed
· Monitor dinner and additional meals if necessary
· Follow and enforce ICC and Upward Bound policies and procedures
· Supervise and engage with participants
· Work closely with the Head RA, Upward Bound staff, and Activities Assistant to execute and supervise all recreational, educational, and cultural activities
· Travel with Upward Bound staff and participants and transport participants to and from appointments and activities as needed
· Maintain accurate documentation
· Serve as a positive role model for all Upward Bound participants
· Perform other duties as assigned
Primary Functions
· Ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, and community
· Assure timeliness of reports and communications with information management skills
· Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits
· High degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, confidentiality, procedures, and fair labor standards
· Commitment to high professional standard, including professional growth
· Time management skills and a high degree of organizational skills
· Ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, projects and assignments
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Summer Resident Assistant for the Upward Bound Program positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment
· This position requires the ability to sit or stand or walk for extended and various periods of time. It also requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; extended standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements; occasional bending; reaching forward, side‐to‐side, downward, and overhead; and squatting and kneeling
· The ability to effectively learn new computer programs and applications as necessary; the ability to effectively troubleshoot changing computer software issues
· The ability to communicate clearly with small or large groups of people, with an excellent comprehension of the English language, is essential
· Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings
· Provide own transportation to and from campus, and appropriate licensing to operate college vehicles
· Provide own cell phone and calling plan
Independence Community College (ICC) is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system. In 1967, Independence Community College legally separated from the school district. Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus, formerly the Independence Country Club, began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970. ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, William Inge Center for the Arts, fitness center, athletic practice fields, disc golf course, 96-bed multi-structure living complex, and a 200 bed residence hall.
By renovating a donated building, in 2010, we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street). This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs: Allied Health, Cosmetology, and GED/ABE. Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program, Veterinary Technology. This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards, a classroom, lab, surgery, pharmacy, prep room, small animal treatment, food prep, grooming, and radiology.
ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.
Currently, our educational and support programming includes 35 programs of study for Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees, 11 programs of study for Certificate completion, Student Support Services, Upward Bound, men's and women's athletic programs, and a variety of campus organizations and activities.
Mission Statement
Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.
Vision Statement
To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.
Core Values
- Integrity: ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest, ethical, and transparent.
- Excellence: ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
- Responsiveness: ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
- Diversity/Enrichment: ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
- Commitment: ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.
