UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
UPWARD BOUND SUMMER PROGRAM


Position #08-AS36-S  L

Position: Residence Hall Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in counseling or social work preferred, Bachelor's degree in related field or persons holding a teaching credential will be considered. Similar experience required. Administrative experience essential. Able to complete paperwork, supervise staff and students per program requirements. Familiarity and sensitivity with educationally disadvantaged, low income/first generation college candidates a definite asset. The ability to work well under a variety of conditions, evaluate residential hall staff and participants. Live-in position. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certifications an asset. Upward Bound Alumni are encouraged to apply. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive state motor pool vehicles are required. Knowledge of TRIO Programs and/or TRIO Alumnus a definite plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer and direct a residence hall housing approximately 55 educationally disadvantaged participants for 6.5 weeks from June-August. Provide supervision/duty schedules for four (4) residence hall Tutor/Advisors and three (3) Residence Hall Desk Staff. Train staff to monitor and provide direction to participants. Ensure safety of program participants and staff. Must be able to deal effectively with conflict, stress, and ambiguous situations. Have the ability to diplomatically and expeditiously deal with a large variety of people (faculty, staff, participants, relatives, visitors, campus workers, and the general public. . . including unwelcome intruders). Display a tolerance of participants/staff/parents/public with widely differing viewpoints/opinions. Develop and implement a program of residence life as an integral part of a seven (7) day a week total immersion, educational/cultural/recreational program. Assist in general participant development through counseling. Function as a role model to staff. Provide evaluations of participants during and at program termination. This is a live-in position. Room and board is provided. Administer Participant Disciplinary Code system and Upward Bound Summer Program Staff Rules/Regulations.

OTHER:
Salary is paid monthly. Supervision provided by the Program Director. This position is contingent upon federal grant funding and will be 6.5
weeks in duration. Valid driver's license required. Able to work long hours under pressure. Background checks are performed on all applicants interviewed. *Provide chaperone assistance to participants engaged in field trips as instructed by Program Director.

*As required, provide to a maximum of eight (8) participants similar services as that of a Tutor/Advisor.
*Work constructively with the Coordinator/Academic Advisor to satisfy participants’ academic needs.
*Mediate staff conflicts, as needed.
*Able to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications.
*Evaluate program staff and students.
*Serve as group leader on a camping trip and sleep outdoors.

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or employees.

TO APPLY:
Send resume or application with, unofficial transcripts, three reference letters and photocopy of driver’s license to the Program Director, Upward Bound Program, Nelson Hall, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897.

The University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment will required a criminal background check.