"TEMPORARY POOL - 2026 TRIO Math-Science UB Summer Residential Assistant/Student Life Facilitator"

Position Details

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Short Term Non Continuous

Job Number: 2025-00045

Closing: 3/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Division: Student Services

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE IS March 31, 2026. Open Until Filled

POSITION: Resident Assistant/Student Life Facilitator

LOCATION: Virtual via Zoom/University of California, Santa Cruz

DURATION: May 1 - July 30, 2026

Important Summer Academy Dates:

• Staff Training via Zoom: June 3 & June 4, 2026 (schedule may be subject to change)
• Virtual Program via Zoom: Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Wednesday, July 1, 2026
• Residential Staff Move-in to UC Santa Cruz: Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Room and board provided)
• Student Residential Program: Sunday, July 5, 2026 - Saturday, July 18, 2026
• Residential Staff Move-out of UC Santa Cruz: Sunday, July 19, 2026

SALARY: Up to $4940 for summer program between May - July (includes room and board). Compensation includes time for planning and preparation of activities. Full participation in staff orientation and end of program activities is required. On duty or on call five to six days per week, 24 hours per day. Housing and food is provided during the residential component at UC Santa Cruz. If employment is terminated for any reason prior to the end of the assignment, pay will be reduced proportionately.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: TRIO Math-Science Upward Bound (MSUB) Program is a federally grant-funded program designed to support first-generation and/or low-income high school students who are interested in pursuing higher education and achieving a college degree. MSUB offers an intensive summer academy in STEM, where students attend a virtual component for four weeks and reside on the UC Santa Cruz campus for two weeks and follow a rigorous schedule of classes in science, mathematics, communications, foreign language, and college prep. The goal of the program is to increase the number of low-income and first-generation college students entering into math and science majors and careers. Along with the rigorous academic program, a personal development class is offered to foster self-awareness, understanding of others and college orientation.

Example of Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of the Coordinator/Counselor and Residential Coordinator (RC), the person in this position actively models and facilitates the academic, social and emotional growth of high school students in areas of leadership, development, goal setting, decision-making, and positive behavior.
• Assist RC with supervision of students, and actively enforce MSUB and University policies and procedures. Assist with afternoon, evening, and weekend recreation and academic activities.
• Assigned a group of 10-15 students to work with and oversee during the program; community work tasks will often be assigned to these 'RA' groups.
• Essential duties include field trip activities, evening study sessions, computer room supervision, transporting students, Advise one of three student groups (Leadership, Social/Banquet, and Yearbook). USDA sponsored Summer Food Service Program validation
• May plan and lead personal development activities, which may include, but not be limited to: team building and athletic activities, crafts, games, special events.
• Organize, pack, unpack, move program equipment and materials RAs are responsible for keeping residence halls clean and orderly. Attend staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current college/university student or recent graduate, in good academic standing. Minimum of two (2) years of college/university enrollment
• Relevant work or volunteer experience with diverse student populations.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be self-directed and able to accept responsibility as the situation requires. Able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to implement all rules and regulations. Have a positive attitude about being a role model. Willingness to attempt innovative learning experiences in a classroom or an outdoor setting.
• Possess bilingual/bicultural skills/abilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking and writing skill.

IMPORTANT: This is a Part-Time/Short-Term Temporary position. You will be contacted by the hiring department in the event that they wish to schedule an interview.