Job ID360322 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service About the Job Overnight Residential Staff from Minneapolis The TRIO Upward Bound Vision Quest program (UBVQ) serves 135 students in grades 9-12 at Edison, Roosevelt, South, and Wellstone International High Schools in Minneapolis, and Denfeld High School in Duluth. Our program participants are motivated to successfully complete high school and attend college following their high school graduation. The goal of the annual Upward Bound Vision Quest Summer Program is to provide participants with a college-going experience. Our program is seeking residential staff to supervise and chaperone students during the 2024 Summer Program. Our 2024 Summer Program will run from June 24 - August 2, 2024. Staff training will be during the week of June 10, 2024 and June 17, 2024. Residential Staff are only expected to be available for staff training and Week 1 through Week 5 of the 2024 Summer Program (see the program schedule below for more details). Responsibilities: Reside overnight on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to supervise, guide, mentor, discipline, and chaperone Upward Bound Summer Program participants. Chaperone students on various field trips during the evening hours of the Summer Program. Chaperone students during breakfast and dinner in the residence hall and enforce the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during meals. Supervision of students and monitor halls late night and early morning duty as assigned. Develop and lead a fun and engaging elective course for UBVQ participants. Assist the UBVQ Residence Director in developing and supervising weekly "Dorm Night" activities in the evenings. Maintain tracking and documentation of student behavior and attendance daily. Prepare reports on student behavior and other incidents on a regular basis. Participate in weekly staff meetings with the UBVQ Residence Director and UBVQ Director. Build rapport and display sensitivity towards high school students and staff from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Participate and complete mandatory staff training in June 2024. Willing and able to chaperone students while riding the bus from the Minneapolis high schools (South and Edison) on Monday mornings, and back to the high schools on Friday afternoons. Pay Rate: $21.00/hour Residential Staff can expect to work 30-35 hours per week during the Summer Program. A single dormitory room on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus and daily meals during the residential weeks of the UBVQ Summer Program are provided for all Residential Staff during the 5-week residential portion of the Summer Program. 2024 UBVQ Summer Program Schedule: June 13, June 20, June 21 - Summer Staff Training (anticipated dates) June 24-28: Week 1 July 1-July 3: Week 2 Virtual Programming - Residential Staff are not required to work this week July 8-12: Week 3 July 15-19: Week 4 July 22-26: Week 5 July 29-August 2: Week 6 Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma/GED and one year general office/clerical experience. Training/education may substitute for some of the experience. Experience working with high school students from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Experience leading a group of students. Experience and/or comfort with giving directions to students and chaperoning students on field trips. Able to attend mandatory summer staff training starting the week of June 10, 2024. Full availability to work evening and early morning hours from June 24-July 26, 2024. Strong communication skills, both in person and through various mediums of technology (e-mail, text, etc.). Per University of Minnesota Safety of Minors policy, applicants must be at least 20 years old upon hiring. Preferred Qualifications: Valid driver's license and willingness to operate a University v hicle. Familiarity and/or experience with the federal TRIO programs. Bilingual in Somali or Spanish and experience with language interpretation. TRIO UBVQ alum who will be entering their sophomore year of college or above in the fall of 2024 are highly encouraged to apply. Work effectively as a team, and individually. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. **To apply, complete the application through UMN HR website portal and attach a copy of a resume. Review of applications will begin immediately, and applicants will be invited to a short interview with UBVQ staff as they apply. The posting will remain open until Friday, April 26, 2024 , or until all positions are filled. Please send questions to UBVQ, at ubvq@d.umn.edu. Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. 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About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022). The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.