Summer Instructor/Residential Assistant

Hinds Community College•Utica, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Summer Instructor/Residential Assistant (RA) is a dual-role position responsible for supporting both the academic and residential components of the six-week summer program. The position provides STEM instruction during the academic day while also supervising, mentoring, and supporting students in the residential setting. The RA helps create a structured, safe, and supportive environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and college readiness. The position also serves as a learning advocate/resource broker through the “Check and Connect” Mentoring Program.

Requirements

Strong commitment to working with disadvantaged and underrepresented student populations
Ability to support high school students in academic and residential environments
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to enforce rules and maintain structure in a residential setting
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and reside on campus during the program
Ability to provide academic support and tutoring in every subject area
College student with at least 30 semester hours completed
Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or above

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth or in educational settings preferred
Experience in tutoring, mentoring, or residential life support is highly desirable
TRIO Alumni preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Will be responsible for participants in the residential halls.
Will provide daily meetings with residential group at the beginning of the day to set goals/objectives for the day and at the end of the day to assess the goals/objectives of the day.
Will assist academic instructors during class sessions.
Will provide intervention/tutoring to struggling participants.
Will serve as a learning advocate/resource broker for students through the “Check and Connect” Mentoring Program.
Will supervise and support students during evening and weekend residential activities.
Will assist with planning and implementing structured enrichment and recreational activities.
Will monitor student behavior and ensure compliance with program rules, policies, and expectations.
Will respond appropriately to student needs, concerns, and emergencies.
Will maintain accurate documentation as required by program guidelines.
All other duties as assigned.
Will supervise participants during their residential stay and during summer activities.
Responsible for ensuring student safety, accountability, and appropriate behavior in residential and program settings.
Will provide guidance and support to assigned student groups under the direction of program staff.