Lead/Residential Assistant

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Position Title: Lead/Residential Assistant Job Description: HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB TITLE: Lead/Residential Assistant REPORTS TO: Director of HBCU Initiatives DEPARTMENT: T itle III & Thurgood Marshall College Fund EXEMPT: Non-Exempt VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of CTE, Sponsored Grants, & HBCU Initiatives GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The SOAR Lead Staff member serves as a key support person for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program and assists the Director of HBCU Initiatives with the overall coordination and implementation of program activities. Lead Staff provide supervision and guidance to mentors, support daily operations, ensure student engagement, and help maintain a positive and productive program environment. Lead Staff serve as role models and leaders while helping ensure the successful execution of all program components. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Must demonstrate an ability to teach and engage high school students in a classroom or enrichment setting - Strong commitment to working with disadvantaged and underrepresented student populations - Ability to incorporate innovative, hands-on, and experiential learning strategies - Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills - Ability to collaborate effectively with program staff and stakeholders EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area (required) - Previous experience working with students is highly desirable ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices. - Develop and implement engaging, hands-on curriculum for assigned subject area. - Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and achievement - Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and academic support - Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance - Collaborate with program staff to ensure alignment with overall program objectives - Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program activities as required - Encourage student participation in academic, cultural, and enrichment activities - Uphold program policies, procedures, TMCF SOAR guidelines - Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Will supervise participants during their residential stay and during summer activities. - Responsible for ensuring student safety, accountability, and appropriate behavior in residential and program settings. - Will provide guidance and support to assigned student groups under the direction of program staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site. We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. Values Hinds Community Col