Job Code: 39-9041 Salary: $15.17/$16.26
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Term Location: Akwesasne & Buffalo, NY
Department: ED-Akwesasne Research Center for Health (ARCH) Reports To: Student Enhancement Coordinator
Telecommute: No Fleet: Yes
Summary: Under the direction of the Student Enhancement Coordinator, the Akwesasne Research Center for Health (ARCH) Lead Resident Advisor is responsible for leading and guiding ARCH summer internship students through the High School Summer Research Internship program. The ARCH Mohawk Scholars Program engages high school youth in a series of learning opportunities focused on understanding and participating in biomedical and health research.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Meet with staff and students to discuss rules, roles, and expectations during the program.
- Establish a working relationship with youth participants, fellow Resident Advisors, and the administrative staff of Roswell Park and the Student Enhancement Coordinator.
- Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van, and willing to complete any training associated with this responsibility.
- Be available to travel to Buffalo, NY, and stay on a college campus for the duration of the three-week program.
- The Lead Resident Advisor will also carry out the development of activities for ARCH Mohawk Scholars while at the internship and be the contact person with Roswell Park and the Student Enhancement Coordinator.
- Co-facilitate student activities with Student Enhancement Coordinator, including planning meetings, a three-week prep course, and summer internship programs.
- Track time sheets for Resident Advisors’ schedule to ensure coverage for adult/student ratios, to maintain a 40-hour work week, and ensure time cards are signed off in ADP.
- Responsible for personnel issues related to the job performance of staff.
- Monitors Residents, Advisors, and chaperones/advises students throughout the program to address needs or concerns as they arise.
- Update the Student Enhancement Coordinator daily of any needs or concerns regarding any issues related to student issues or maintenance of the vehicle.
- Enforce university and residence hall rules and regulations
- Work as part of the team to make sure that students are on schedule for internship activities.
- Other related job duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead Resident Advisor shall carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable Tribal rules. Responsibilities also include monitoring Resident Advisors' schedule and time card; addressing complaints and resolving problems within the program.
Qualification 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. Due to the sensitive nature of the information obtained, we must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Education and/or Experience:
- An associate’s degree (A.A.) or a Bachelor’s degree is preferred in the following areas: education, or other degree areas, (Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, OR related curriculum
Preferred
- Experience living in on-campus housing and working knowledge of university and residence hall policies and procedures is.
Other Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent people skills. A clean driving record and the ability to drive are a must.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.
The successful candidate must pass a drug test and criminal background check prior to employment.
Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.
INTERVIEW
Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.