Description

Position Overview

The Math & Science Center Summer Institute Resident Assistants will live in a residence hall and supervise approximately 25 to 35 high school students who are participating in a six-week educational institute at KU during the summer. Each Resident Assistant is assigned a group of 10-14 students, but is responsible for supervising every student. The Resident Assistants are required to reside in the designated residence hall with the Math & Science Center students for the duration of the appointment, and maintain 24-hour residency 6 days a-week for six weeks. This position reports directly to the Director of the program. The Resident Assistants must be able to tutor, counsel, teach, supervise, and be a positive role model.

The Summer Institute dates are 5/31/26 - 7/10/26, with orientation scheduled on 5/28/26 - 5/29/26.

RA must be available 24 hours a day (Sunday 4:30PM through Friday 3:30PM)

The salary for the RA positions: $18 per hour plus room and meals.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment. KU is not able to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

80% - Use professional ethics, implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the summer component and supervise students in a group living environment to ensure their safety and well-being. RA duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide support to students in personal, social, and academic areas.
• Assesses any residence hall problems, assimilate facts, process viewpoints and make decisions in compliance with program guidelines.
• Facilitate and supervise students during study hall.
• Serve as a liaison between administration and residence hall staff.
• Create proper environment for both students and staff; Manage health problems and medical emergencies for students.
• Monitor and evaluate student's academic and social progress; see that students are up in the morning and prepared for class and making regular classroom visits.
• Participate in staff orientation and attend all staff meetings.

10% - Assist in planning, organizing and implementing recreational, social, and cultural activities, and maintain discipline and harmonious relations in the residence hall and all other areas of the program; participate in all program recreational activities, field trips and residential life, and conduct required workshops for participants (including evening and weekend responsibilities).

5% - Oversee the physical maintenance of the residence hall as it pertains to Math & Science Center students (this involves establishing procedures for key assignment and collection; prevention of abuse of furniture, lounges, and rooms; checking the condition of rooms before and after Math & Science Center students' occupancy).

5% - Other duties as assigned by the Director

Position Requirements

This position is on-site at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS and is required to maintain 24-hour residency, 6 days-a week for six weeks.

Required Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED Equivalent plus one year of coursework at a Higher Education institution.
2. Familiarity with college residence hall policies and procedures as demonstrated by application materials.

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Name and contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Friday, March 13th 2026 and will continue until all positions have been filled.

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.