TRIO Upward Bound Summer Residential Advisor

Compensation:

$16.00 per hour, up to 29 hours per week

Summer Program May 27th - June 19th

Compensation Type:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Grade:

NE05

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing residential advising to the TRIO Upward Bound summer program. Resident Advisors (RAs) are responsible for ensuring the wellness and overall positive experience of SJC UB summer participants during the six-week program. Each RA is responsible for overseeing 12-14 low-income/first-generation high school students. Through this position, an RA will enhance leadership, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills in a safe, educational environment, while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful student relationships.

Orientation/Training for this position will be from May 27 – 28, 2026.

Resident Advisors will be provided room and board in San Juan College Housing between May 29 – June 19, 2026.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Maintains student files and enters student information into the student database as needed.

• Attend an RA orientation prior to summer program.

• Facilitate evening activities during the week.

• Attend daily morning and afternoon meetings.

• Facilitating college preparation topics and all program documentation.

• Be available to students throughout the 5-week summer program while students are residing in the SJC residence halls.

• Supervision of students during the night hours and daily head count, contacting the Upward Bound Director in the event of an emergency.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of college and program policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.

• Skill in the use of such office equipment as a computer, scanner, fax machine, and copier.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Upward Bound Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include college and program policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related residential advising duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to provide residential advising for the Upward Bound program. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college employees, students, vendors, high school teachers and administrators, parents, and the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an associate’s degree or in their final semester of completing their associate’s degree. – or currently enrolled college student

Experience in working with high schools with mentoring and advising preferred.

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled.

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.