Temporary Assistant Residential Director-CPP
Northwestern University
Localização do trabalho
Evanston, IL, USA
Status de emprego
Meio período
Detalhes sobre a oferta de trabalho
Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01
Start/End Date: June 5, 2023 - June 9, 2023 (40 hours Online) June 12, 2023 – August 12, 2023 (40+ hours In-Person)
Location: Northwestern University, Evanston Campus
Supervised by: Assistant Resident Director, College Preparation Program (CPP)
Compensation
• Stipend of $7,040 if working full program (10 weeks)
• Accommodation: single room and full board plan while on contract
• Access to University athletic and sport facilities while on contract
• Public transportation pass
• Significant professional opportunity in area of leadership development
Program Description
The Northwestern College Preparation Program (CPP) offers academically advanced high school students from across the US and abroad the opportunity to enroll in one of three academic program options: undergraduate courses for credit, noncredit IN FOCUS (on campus) seminars, and noncredit e-Focus (online) seminars. Participants experience college life and academics in a safe and supportive environment, which prepares them for college success in their first years. As either residents or commuters, CPP students may take a variety of 100-and 200-level Northwestern courses to earn college credit, which may be transferred to the university in which they ultimately enroll. Our noncredit courses, IN FOCUS and e-Focus seminars are small, discussion-based offered in special topics. Please visit our website for more information.
Responsibilities
The central responsibility of the CPP Assistant Resident Director is to provide mentorship and support for the academic, experiential, and co-curricular components of the College Preparation Program. In addition, upholding CPP values, policy and procedures, and managing the duties supporting the functions of the program with which all CPP RAs are assigned. The Assistant RD will directly support the Residence Director in the training and programming for the overall program. The Assistant RD assumes a higher level of responsibility in supervising participants with issues such as health, discipline, and all other aspects of participants’ residential life.
The Assistant RD reports directly to the Resident Director and receives further supervision from the Director of Summer Session as needed. They also act as the primary resource for residential staff and may not have more than 5 hours of outside commitment a week.
Primary Responsibilities
• Be alert to possible crises and serious situations, notify appropriate program staff and take action
• Assist with arrival and departure days on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Orientation for incoming students
• Live in residence halls throughout duration of the program
• Assume the responsibility of the Resident Director one day a week, taking the lead in overseeing the residence hall
• Co-Facilitate weekly staff meetings with the Resident Director
• Support the Resident Director in evaluating staff and providing leadership and guidance, addressing any personnel issues
• Oversee deployment of RAs to ensure assigned duties are completed, facilitating overall team dynamics and effectiveness, and maintain close contact with RAs individually and as a team.
• Assume the responsibilities of Co-ARDs on their days off
• Participate in multiple 24 hour on-call duty rotations for emergencies
• Serve as an RA if needed
• Other duties as assigned by Resident Director and program staff
Each ARD Will Have One Of The Following Roles
Logistics ARD
Typically, 9-5 type of hours except when on-call
• RA (Residential Assistants) Schedule- Including managing any overtime, absences, OFF Requests
• Get Ready Series Management
• Orientation Set Up- Making sure the room is clean and set up, Presentation is ready to go on the projector.
• Placing food order for training and orientation
• Manage all paperwork- filing off-campus slips, incident reports, duty logs, check in binder
• Vehicle Management- Knowing when the vehicle is being used/ parking passes
• Facilitate one-on-one meetings with the RAs
• Managing Wildcard student issues
Activities ARD
Typically, Evening hours except when on-call
• Manage supplies for activities- tracking inventory, supply runs, organizing supplies
• Manage receipts turned in by RAs for activities
• Manage program proposals submitted by RA’s- must look over and approve programs
• Manage program sign ups- create a system for students to know what activities are taking place on any given day
• Manage flyer submission from RAs- RAs will create their own flyers and turn them into you.
• Manage activity space- making sure RAs don’t use the same space on the same day for activities
• Lead Activities Workshop during training
• Manage excursions (Larger activities like 4 th of July, program field trips- if any)
• Manage event transportation if necessary
• Orientation set up- food and drinks, serving the food, trash, etc.
• Managing the bonfire welcoming activity
• Facilitate one-on-one meetings with the RAs
• Manage Closing Activity
Academic & Medical ARD
Typically, 8-4 except when on-call
• Oversees COVID policy and procedures
• Manages student health files
• Document details of student illnesses, ongoing health problems, and health emergencies
• Transports student to urgent care- Must be able to and feel comfortable enough to drive
• Lead cleaning efforts after orientation
• Facilitate one-on-one meetings with TAs
• In coordination with the CPP team, oversee the training and supervision of Teaching Assistants(TAs)
• Coordinate communication across academic and residential departments
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
• Completed three years of college
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a college setting
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• A team player attitude with an ability to work effectively in diverse groups
• Experience working with students ages 15 – 17 also desirable
• Energy, enthusiasm, and ability to motivate others
• A mature sense of responsibility, professionalism, and work ethic
Preferred Qualification s
• Knowledge of the Northwestern environment, preferably as a current matriculated student or CPP/NHSI/CTD alum
• Previous experience working with high school students as an RA, camp counselor, tutor, or other capacity
• Previous teaching, mentoring, and/or counseling experience is desirable
• Prior residential/student affairs experience is also desirable
• Experience working in international contexts or with international students
• Previous experience as an RA or prior student affairs experience
Important Dates
• While the deadline to apply is April 15 th , qualified candidates are hired on a first apply, first hired basis. Early candidates have an advantage as some positions are filled early in the application cycle.
• Applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for an interview
To Apply
Email cpp@northwestern.edu the following items (3):
• A current resume
• Provide a list of three profes sional references and their contact information.
• A cover letter for full consideration. Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
• Tell us about your specific background
• The College Prep Program enrolls students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. How would you support residents from a diversity of countries, cultures, classes, genders, learning styles, etc.
• Please describe your technological proficiency, particularly in online pedagogy or platforms such as ZOOM and CANVAS.
Contact us: Please visit the College Preparation Program website at northwestern.edu/collegeprep to learn more about our programs. If you have any questions, email the CPP office at cpp@northwestern.edu or call 847-491-7239.
COVID-19 Specific Requirements For Program Staff
Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions, and will be required to document their vaccination status. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.
In-person CPP staff must adhere to and enforce all health and safety measures established by Northwestern University Residential Services and CPP, which may include masking and social distancing for both students and staff. Note that these measures may change.
Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.
Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.
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