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  • Summer Employment with IEFX

    Feb 16, 2018 4:15 pm by MEPFull-time Jobs

    Summer Scholars Resident Advisor

    The Resident Advisor assumes an active leadership role in developing and maintaining a positive community environment within the IEFX Summer Scholars program. He or she serves as a role model and resource person in assisting students in their transition to the University of Illinois campus.

    The job is estimated at approximately 10-12 hours per week, but fluctuates based on the needs of the students in the program.  Please note: If you are registered for courses at any point during the summer you are limited to working no more than 28 hours/week inclusive of all jobs on campus.

    Click here to learn more about the Summer Scholars program.

    Expectations and Qualifications

    • Engineering student with a minimum of 4 semesters at the university
    • Good academic standing
    • Eligible to work in the US/ on campus; employment contingent on background check
    • Available as an RA from June 6th to August 5th
    • Commits to residing at Nugent Hall for the entirety of the program.

    Duties/Responsibilites

    • Serve as a role model/peer mentor
    • Meet with small groups of students (approx. 5 groups of 4 students each) within in their given group, each week to discuss the student’s experience
    • Develop positive relationships with all residents on their floor and know them on a personal yet professional level
    • Maintain availability to residents on a daily basis and assist students in the evenings with concerns/emergencies.
    • Identify and offer assistance to students who have personal, academic, health, or other concerns
    • Support students’ transition to university life by providing workshops related to educational, social, and cultural needs of the students
    • Enforce program policies and maintains standards of community behavior including addressing inappropriate behavior, and document incidents as necessary
    • Report weekly to Summer Scholars Director to discuss upcoming schedule

    Compensation

    RAs will be paid $10/hour (approximately 10-12 hours/week).  Housing (Single room) will be provided at Nugent Hall.  RAs will also have paid training sessions on June 6th and June 7th.

    Reporting Line

    Director of Summer Scholars Program

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    Summer Scholars Program Advisor Position

    The Program Advisor assumes an active leadership role in developing and maintaining a positive community environment within the IEFX Summer Scholars program. He or she serves as a role model and resource person in assisting students in their education and transition to the University of Illinois campus.  He or she will also as a Learning Assistant within an IEFX elective course (Projects, Professional Development, or Research), under the supervision of the course instructors.

    The job is estimated at approximately 20-25 hours/week.  Please note: If you are registered for courses at any point during the summer you are limited to working no more than 28 hours/week inclusive of all jobs on campus.

    Click here to learn more about the Summer Scholars program.

    Expectations and Qualifications

    • Engineering student
    • Good academic standing
    • Eligible to work in the US/ on campus
    • Available as an PA from June 6th to August 5th

    Duties/Responsibilites

    • Serve as a role model/peer mentor
    • Meet with each student (approx. 12-15 students), within their given group, 4 times one on one to discuss each student’s experience
    • Develop positive relationships with students in their IEFX elective and specifically within their mentor group
    • Assist the instructor in the IEFX elective assigned, including any prep/grading requested by the instructor.
    • Maintain availability to residents on a daily basis to assist students with academic, social, or cultural concerns.
    • Identify and offer assistance to students who have personal, academic, health, or other concerns
    • Serve as a tutor if necessary
    • Enforce program policies and document incidents as necessary
    • Support program activities, workshops, and tours
    • Report weekly to Summer Scholars Director to discuss upcoming schedule

    Compensation

    PAs will be paid $10/hour inclusive of mandatory paid training sessions on June 6th and June 7th.

    Reporting Line

    Director of Summer Scholars Program

    APPLY HERE

     

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