Summer Instructor/Lead Residential Assistant

Summer Instructor/Lead Residential Assistant

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Description

 JOB TITLE: Summer Instructor/Lead Residential Assistant                  

REPORTS TO: UBMS Copiah & Claiborne County Director

DEPARTMENT: Sponsored Grants

EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of CTE, Sponsored Grants, & HBCU Initiatives

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

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 Lead Summer Instructor/Residential Assistant provides both academic leadership and residential supervision for participants in the Upward Bound Math & Science summer program. This position is responsible for leading instructional support activities, assisting with classroom management, and overseeing student life in the residence halls. The Lead RA serves as a mentor, role model, and primary support for both students and junior residential staff, ensuring a structured, safe, and academically enriching summer experience.

This position also functions as a learning advocate and resource broker through the “Check and Connect” Mentoring Program.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong commitment to working with disadvantaged and underrepresented high school students
• Demonstrates leadership ability in educational or residential settings
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage student behavior and enforce program expectations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and overnight residential duties
• Ability to reside on campus for the duration of the summer program

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM field, counseling, or related area (preferred)
• State of Mississippi teaching certification (preferred)
• Previous experience working in Upward Bound, TRIO programs, or similar student support programs strongly preferred
• Experience in residential life, youth development, tutoring, or mentoring required or highly desirable
• Prior supervisory or lead worker experience preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Instructional Leadership Support

• Assist with coordination and support of summer STEM instruction
• Support academic instructors during classroom sessions as needed
• Provide intervention, tutoring, and academic support to students
• Help ensure instructional activities align with UBMS goals and include a research component
• Monitor student academic progress and support instructional planning
• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Residential Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students in residence halls
• Lead daily residential meetings to establish goals and review daily outcomes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for residential concerns and student support issues
• Enforce program rules, curfews, and residential expectations
• Respond to student behavioral issues and emergencies appropriately
• Assist with planning and leading evening/weekend enrichment activities
• Conduct room checks, attendance checks, and documentation of incidents

Mentoring & Student Support

• Serve as a learning advocate/resource broker through the “Check and Connect” Mentoring Program
• Provide mentorship and guidance to support student academic, social, and emotional development
• Connect students with campus and program resources as needed
• Promote student engagement in college readiness and enrichment activities

Program Coordination & Support

• Support Residential Assistants and assist with their supervision and guidance
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program planning activities
• Assist with field trips, college tours, and special events
• Ensure compliance with all TRIO/UBMS federal program regulations and institutional policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supervision of Upward Bound Math & Science student participants in residential and program settings
• Offers guidance and oversight to Residential Assistants as assigned
• Responsible for ensuring student safety, accountability, and adherence to program rules
• Supports coordination of student activities and residential operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu

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