Summer Residential Advisor, Upward Bound

Location: Fullerton, CA

Department: Research Grant Employees

Category: Education / Higher Education / K-12

Job Type: Temporary

Job Number: 03704

Description

Upward Bound (UB) provides students with the necessary support services to pursue a higher education and aims at fostering the next generation of college graduates. Our goal is to increase the number of students progressing onto higher education who are successful in the baccalaureate and beyond. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program designed primarily to assist low-income and potential first-generation college students with enrolling and preparing to succeed in college, at the following Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) schools: Magnolia, and Savanna High School; and Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) schools: Santa Ana, Saddleback, Century, and Valley High School. The program provides tailored academic advisement, academic support, and college access programming for students to ensure that they are provided with the highest-quality opportunities to be successful in college.

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Academic Advisors, the Summer Program RA’s will work with high school students from the Santa Ana Unified School District and Anaheim Union High School District. RA’s will collaborate with the Academic Advisors and program staff to design interactive activities. RA’s will work to create an academically nurturing and rigorous environment that promotes critical and creative thinking, instills pride and respect for others and self, and provides participants with a space for leadership development. RA’s will also be called to serve as academic tutors during classroom sessions and study hall. The primary role of the RA will be to expose and help participants acclimate to the college campus environment, all while committing to expand their academic knowledge.

*Please be aware that funding for this position is awarded through a Grant/Contract over a specified period. Employment for this position beyond the current Grant/Contract funding is contingent upon continued funding.

Essential Duties

• Collaborate with program staff to design a summer program with residential life experiences.
• Coordinate daily and/or recreational activities for program participants.
• Attend regular meetings with program staff to discuss cultural and recreational activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly activities schedule, a week prior to scheduled activities.
• Monitor student progress, attendance, and overall participation.
• Live in-residence hall during July 5th – 10th and July 12th – July 17th and ensure the physical well-being of all participants.
• Develop an academically nurturing and rigorous environment that promotes critical and creative thinking.
• Motivate and challenge participants to develop the skills necessary for college success.
• Help participants develop a positive attitude toward themselves and their academic abilities.
• Assess participant progress and development on an on-going basis to determine participant needs.
• At the end of the summer program, assess each participant’s overall progress, strengths, and areas that require further development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working with first generation and low-income students.

• Ability to work in collaborative environments and the ability to develop effective strategies for participant engagement and participation.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling stressful situations effectively.
• Must be available for in-person mandatory training on June 25th – 26th, 2026 and June 29th – 30th and July 1st – 2nd, 2026.
• Must be available for the residential component of the program (July 5th – 10th, 2026 and July 12th – 17th, 2026).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working as a RA or similar day program
• Experience developing student activities and leadership workshops.
• Experience working with first generation and low-income students.
• Prior participation and/or work experience with TRIO and/or Outreach Programs.

EDUCATION:

• Applicant must be at least a current sophomore student in good academic standing with at least a 2.50 GPA. Candidates with a post-secondary degree are also welcome to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Prolonged sitting in front of computer. Walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry 10-15 pounds of objects/material, not exposed to extreme noise level, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, taste or smell.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (657) 278-4117.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position.

Benefits:

ASC offers comprehensive benefits based on employment classification. To learn more about ASC's benefits please view the information here.

Salary Range: 18.50-19.50

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