TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Resident Advisor

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: TRIO Upward Bound

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The TRIO Upward Bound program is a federally funded grant from the U.S. Department of Education which covers 100% of the program costs. This year-round program provides academic support, college preparation, career awareness, and other support services to low-income and potential first-generation college students. It is designed to help students become more successful in high school and prepare to enter and successfully complete postsecondary education. The program works with the following four target high schools within Memphis, TN: Douglass, Hamilton, Manassas, and Trezevant.

For six weeks, TRIO Upward Bound operates a residential summer academy for 40 students on the Union campus. Students participate in high school or college classes during the day and tutoring sessions during the evening including organized recreation and enrichment activities. The program also offers educational and cultural exploration designed to promote personal and social growth.

Job Duties

• Live in the residence hall and assist in supervising students and enforcing program rules.
• Exemplify a positive and mature role model for the TRIO Upward Bound students.
• Provide academic tutoring and personal guidance and mentorship to students.
• Provide individual and small group supervision at all on-and-off campus activities.
• Work 5 days a week; daily work schedules will vary based on program needs.
• Assist in planning and leading evening and weekend recreation activities.
• Maintain weekly written student progress reports and other related documentation.
• Perform residence hall office duties.
• Participate in daily hall staff meetings and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in a week-long residence hall staff training prior to students' arrival.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 60 hours of undergraduate study
  
• GPA: 3.0 or higher
  
• Sensitive to the backgrounds of Memphis-area high school students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Conflict resolution and tutoring experience
  
• Leadership and resident hall experience
  
• Involvement with TRIO Programs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
  
• Creative and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership skills.
  
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and conflicting demands & priorities.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Physical Demands
  • Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
  • Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
  • Seeing labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
  • Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
  • Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
  • Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
• Working Conditions
  • General office and dormitory setting
  • Indoor and outdoor environment
  • May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends
• Position Includes
  • Housing (on-campus)
  • Meals 
  • Clearly defined off-duty times
  • Rotating coverage schedule
  • Stipend

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.