Resident Advisor - TRIO Upward Bound Programs 2026

Resident Advisor

• TRIO Upward Bound Programs 2026 California Lutheran University
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4 Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications CPR Certification First aid Working with high schoolers

First Aid Certification Full Job Description Position Category:

Temporary FLSA:

Non-exempt FTE:

1 (projected end date of August 7, 2026)

Location:

Thousand Oaks University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity.

Basic Function:

Under the supervision of the Director and Program Coordinator, the Resident Advisor will be primarily responsible for supervising, and advising, assigned participants of the Upward Bound program and providing assistance in the planning, organization, and implementation of program activities.

Representative Duties:

Uses professional ethics; implements and enforces applicable goals, objectives, policies and procedures; supervises students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well-being during recreational hours, evenings, and weekends E June 9

• 12•Residential Staff Training Week (Hours will vary depending on training schedule) June 14th•July 24th 6:30am•9:00am; 3:00pm•6:00pm; 8:30pm•11:00pm: Mon•Thu (Hours could Vary) June 21, June28, July 5, July 12, July 19•4:00pm•11:00pm (Tentative Sunday Schedule) .

E Assists in planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and cultural activities; participates in all program recreational activities, field trips and residential life, and required workshops for participants. E Maintains discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall and all other areas of the program in accordance with established policies and procedures. E Oversees the physical maintenance of the residence hall as it pertains to University and Upward Bound policies and procedures; prepares work orders and reports any maintenance or housekeeping needs. E Advises and provides support to students in personal, social, and academic areas, including (but not limited to): the importance of proper life choices and decisions which will nurture a college-bound decision making process; strategies for academic improvement; and study skills and habits. E Assesses any residence hall problems, assimilates facts, processes viewpoints and makes decisions in compliance with program guidelines. E Serves as the primary liaison between administrative, instructional and residential staff. E Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy residential environment; reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining the safety of students and adhering to applicable rules, policies and regulations; responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. E Supports students' academic and social progress; ensures that students are prepared for class. E Completes various administrative tasks (i.e. room verifications, room inventories, check-in/out procedures, etc.) in a timely fashion. E Responsible for ensuring all students adhere to SFSP meal pattern during dining hours and completes daily count of all qualified SFSP meals for the assigned day. E Participates in staff orientation and attends all staff meetings. E Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:

Safety policies and procedures Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures of a campus environment Residential living Student Conduct Campus programming and activity planning Oral and written communication and presentation skills Basic liability and risk management issues Investigating and report writing techniques Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy Knowledge of common fire hazards and the operation of fire equipment Basic first aid and CPR Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Ability To:

Demonstrate leadership in developing and motivating students Relate positively with students from various backgrounds Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships Organize and manage projects Work independently with little direction Exercise discretion and judgment Attend to details Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems Speak confidently in public to various sized groups Serves as active participant to the university community as a whole Serve as a positive role model for students Respect, understand, and be sensitive to the needs of participants

Minimum Qualifications:

Any Combination Equivalent to: Two years of college level course work and must be in good academic standing at an accredited postsecondary institution with experience that demonstrate leadership qualities, the ability to be a team player, and the ability to communicate constructively and effectively with high school students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Upperclassmen or graduate students in good academic standing. Experience working with income-eligible, first-generation students. Completed at least one college level math course. Additional consideration given to applicants who have prior RA experience and experience with academic tutoring

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Must possess or have the ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Position requires living on campus Monday•

Thursday Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files

Working Environment:

Residence hall environment; frequent interruptions; contact with dissatisfied or individuals Hiring Range $17.00/

Hr Posting Number:

Staff005002022

Open Date:

04/23/2026

Close Date:

5/7/2026 Application Procedure/Special Instructions To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13103 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-e2d19ca2b2f5174cb480f2e24cc769ed