Resident Advisor for the Jayhawk Debate Institute - POOL

Resident Advisor for the Jayhawk Debate Institute - POOL University of Kansas United States, Kansas, Lawrence 1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map) May 19, 2026
Position Overview The Jayhawk Debate Institute is a summer workshop to prepare high school students for policy debate on the 2025-26 National Speech and Debate Association resolution. Resident Advisors will monitor activities in the dormitory to ensure instruction as well as health and safety of residents and commuter students at the camp. RA's will be available during the day to assist with camp instructional activities, to monitor the camp office, and to transport students to health services as needed. In the evening RA's will plan supplemental educational activities and supervise students on the floors of the dorm where campers are staying. This is a full-time, temporary staff position that begins June 21, 2026, and ends by July 10, 2026. Job Description 75%
Oversee the Resident Assistants in the evenings in the dorms for the duration of the JDI.
Must live in dorm during JDI.
Manage the schedule for assistants ensuring they work their floors each evening and that nightly room check is performed.
Supervise campers in the dorms during the evenings, report to the camp director any problems that arise with campers as needed. 25%
Assist in the camp office during the day (3 times a week) answering the phone, helping with any camp(er) needs that arise during the day.
Judge debates during the camp tournament(s) at the end of the 2nd and 3rd week of the camp during the afternoon rounds.
Participate in all camp activities. Position Requirements Must have valid driver's license
The successful applicant must be able to listen to and follow directions
Must be able to act as an authority figure and give directions to a small group of employees Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED
Previous experience supervising high school students, as evidenced by application materials
Previous leadership experience, as evidenced by application materials Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or graduate degree in Communication Studies or a related field
Previous experience in a position that required organizational skills, as evidenced by work history
Previous experience working at a debate camp, as evidenced by work history Additional Candidate Instructions A complete online application consists of: resume
cover letter
list of three professional references
Application review begins May 29, 2026. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to that date. Contact Information to Applicants Scott Harris
sharris@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $25/hour minimum Application Review Begins Friday May 29, 2026 Anticipated Start Date Sunday June 21, 2026