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30544BR

Job Title:

Resident Advisor for the Jayhawk Debate Institute - POOL

Department:

Communication Studies

Primary Campus:

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description:

75%

+ Oversee the Resident Assistants in the evenings in the dorms for the duration of the JDI.

+ Must live in dorm during JDI.

+ Manage the schedule for assistants ensuring they work their floors each evening and that nightly room check is performed.

+ Supervise campers in the dorms during the evenings, report to the camp director any problems that arise with campers as needed.

25%

+ Assist in the camp office during the day (3 times a week) answering the phone, helping with any camp(er) needs that arise during the day.

+ Judge debates during the camp tournament(s) at the end of the 2nd and 3rd week of the camp during the afternoon rounds.

+ Participate in all camp activities.

Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

30544BR

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 is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule:

Vary between 10:00 am and 1:00 am S,M,T,W,T,F,S

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants:

Scott Harris

[email protected]

Required Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED

2. Previous experience supervising high school students, as evidenced by application materials

3. Previous leadership experience, as evidenced by application materials

Employee Class:

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range:

$25/hour minimum

FTE:

1.0

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree and/or graduate degree in Communication Studies or a related field

2. Previous experience in a position that required organizational skills, as evidenced by work history

3. Previous experience working at a debate camp, as evidenced by work history

Position Overview:

The Jayhawk Debate Institute is a summer workshop to prepare high school students for policy debate on the 2024-25 National Speech and Debate Association resolution. Resident Advisors will monitor activities in the dormitory to ensure instruction as well as health and safety of residents and commuter students at the camp. RA’s will be available during the day to assist with camp instructional activities, to monitor the camp office, and to transport students to health services as needed. In the evening RA’s will plan supplemental educational activities and supervise students on the floors of the dorm where campers are staying. This is a full-time, temporary staff position that begins June 22, 2025, and ends by July 11, 2025.

The successful candidate must be able to listen to and follow directions, and act as an authority figure and give directions to a small group of employees.

Reg/Temp:

Temporary

Application Review Begins:

23-May-2025

Anticipated Start Date:

22-Jun-2025

Additional Candidate Instruction:

A complete online application consists of:

+ resume

+ cover letter

+ list of three professional references

Application review begins May 23, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to that date.

Work Location Assignment:

On-Site

Position Requirements:

1. Must have valid driver's license