Temporary Hire: Upward Bound Residential Supervisor - GRANT-FUNDED/Non-Benefited

Temporary Hire:

Upward Bound Residential Supervisor

• GRANT-FUNDED/Non-Benefited UMass Dartmouth United States, Massachusetts, Dartmouth May 12, 2026 OFFICIAL

JOB TITLE

Residential Supervisor

DIVISION

Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT

Upward Bound

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS/SALARY

Temporary, non-benefited

SALARY:

$20.00/hr plus free room and board

SHIFT:

Mon, Tues, Thurs 2 pm

• 10 pm Wed 10 am
• 1-0 pm Friday 2pm
• 3:30 pm This is a live-in position from June 16, 2026
• August 4, 2026 (free room and board will be provided).

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Director and Program Coordinator

SUPERVISES

Assistant Residential Supervisor, Tutor Mentors

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

To manage residential operations in a dormitory of 40+ Upward Bound students and direct a staff of 6-8 in the provision of tutoring and student activities.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct and supervise residential staff in delivery of services to students. Responsible for the orderly maintenance of resident housing lists. Issue room assignments in accordance with instruction of the Program Coordinator. Disperse and collect room keys as appropriate. Report maintenance and custodial needs to appropriate university offices. Serve as program's liaison to University Housing Office. Monitor and enforce student compliance with program rules related to residence quarters. Supervise the assignment of tutorials Plan and coordinate cross-curricular and recreational programming. Coordinate staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies. Plan and supervise day and night duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Director. On call for students' needs during residential stay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree preferred or college student senior or higher currently enrolled with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

EXPERIENCE

One-year successful experience working with disadvantaged High school students. Experience in programming and developing activities for students Two years college campus residential living experience as student or staff.

OTHER:

Demonstrated sensitivity to low income students and ethnically and racially diverse student populations. On-campus residence required during the Summer Program starting June 17, 2026

• August 4, 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous residential experience as a staff member. Bachelor's degree preferred Experience managing staff, and building a positive team-oriented environment. Knowledge of and experience in using positive approaches to behavioral management with high school aged students preferred. Experience and knowledge of best practices for mentoring and tutoring preferred. Experience engaging with urban high school aged youth preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to create and maintain orderly housing records. Demonstrated residential administration skill. Knowledge of issues related to interpersonal dynamics in a dormitory of secondary school students. Ability to effectively organize and coordinate student activities. Ability to promote, among students, an appreciation for academic excellence. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Knowledge of the rules of major sports. Ability to represent a positive role model for students.

NOTE:

Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organizational needs. Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available. To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.