Residential Tutor Counselor - Providence, United States - Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College

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Providence, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

This summer program aims to foster a community that values academic excellence, personal growth, and student responsibility.

Participants will live in a residence hall at RIC, where they will be under the supervision of a team of tutor counselors and professional counselors.

During the program, students will take high school courses in literature and writing, mathematics, science, and SAT prep. They will also get an introduction to a foreign language, dance and STEM courses. In addition to academic coursework, the program offers social, recreational, cultural, and field trip activities for students to explore.

Upward Bound is seeking individuals who possess the necessary qualifications, are willing and able to commit the expected amount of time, and support the mission and Code of Conduct of the program (document will be provided if an interview is offered).

Essential Duties

Attend all scheduled orientation/training sessions and staff meetings from June 10 to June 2
Live and directly supervise a group of 79 students.
Support and implement the Upward Bound Program's Student Code of Conduct.
Implement and encourage conflictresolution strategies to address student issues.
Serve as tutor for approximately 3040 students in two to three assigned classes.
Meet weekly with instructors of assigned classes to discuss student progress and provide necessary interventions and support.
Conduct at least two tutoring sessions with each student in assigned classes throughout the summer.
Keep accurate records of all tutoring sessions conducted with assigned students.
Design and organize student activities that promote diverse cultures, foster positive interpersonal skills, and enhance character development.
Meet regularly with the Upward Bound staff and schedule individual meetings with each counselor to discuss student progress, needs, and interpersonal issues.
Respond to both routine and emergency situations as trained.
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Occasional Duties Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Strong in character and maturity level.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, timemanagement, communication, leadership, and problemsolving skills.
Able to work independently and effectively with others.
Additional requirements/expectations:
Cannot be enrolled in summer classes during the employment period.
Must be available 24 hours per day, Sunday afternoon through Friday evening, while the summer program is in session for students. Reside on campus during the entire training/orientation period.
Must be available through the morning of Saturday, August 3 to complete assigned projects.
Must adhere to State, College, and Upward Bound Program rules and regulations during the employment period.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Fulltime undergraduate student with at least 30 earned credits and a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 at the end of the fall 2023 semester.

Experience:

Experience as a Resident Assistant in a college residence hall, youth programs, summer camps, mentor, or tutor/peer advisor.
Prior experience that demonstrates leadership skills.
Proven ability to work with adolescents from diverse backgrounds, academic needs, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year college housing experience.
Recent college graduates and postgraduate degree students.

Environmental Conditions

The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions. Teaching instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting, and the residential facility is one of the college dormitories. However, participation in planned cultural and social activities with students is expected.