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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'>SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AT UCR – <span style='color:maroon'>RESIDENT ASSISTANT FOR THE FASTSTART PROGRAM</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'><img width=539 height=111 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image003.jpg@01CC03F6.9FC863D0"></span><span style='font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#0000CC'>The Program: <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The University of California, Riverside is committed to increasing the number of disadvantaged students who aspire to, are admitted to, and achieve success in higher education leading to outstanding health science careers. <b><i>FastStart</i></b> is an intensive five-week learning experience designed for incoming UCR freshmen. The program provides instruction in Math, Biology, and Chemistry, the important building blocks of a science curriculum. It also includes workshops in study skills, campus resources, ethics, and other enrichment opportunities. Perhaps most importantly, <b><i>FastStart</i></b> students receive critical mentoring from resident assistants who provide academic and adjustment guidance.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#0000CC'>Resident Assistant (RA) Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Under the direction of the instructor, develop and administer tutoring sessions and study activities for Math, Biology and Chemistry.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Act as teaching assistant for Math, Biology and Chemistry. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Act as mentor and advisor to <b><i>FastStart</i></b> students.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Manage confidential and ethical issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Manage diversity issues.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Supervise and oversee all <b><i>FastStart</i></b> functions.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Work with other resident assistants (three will be selected) in a team environment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Live in the dorms with the students, being in-charge and supervising ongoing FastStart activities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#0000CC'>Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Tutoring experience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Commitment to high school students to help them achieve success in higher education leading to outstanding math and science based careers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Science related background (previously or currently)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>GPA of 3.5 or higher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Current undergraduate senior or graduate level of college<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>California Driver’s License is mandatory<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#0000CC'>Incentive Package:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'>$2,000 stipend<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'>Residence Hall Room and Board for five weeks (July 24 – August 26, 2011)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7'>Certificate and letter of recommendation for file<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='color:#0000CC'>To Apply:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Access the <i>FastStart </i>RA application at <a href="http://faststart.ucr.edu/">http://faststart.ucr.edu/</a><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:maroon'>Deadline to submit application </span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>FRIDAY<span style='color:maroon'> May 6, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Thanks</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dayna L. Moore<br>Student Affairs Officer<br>UCR/UCLA Thomas Haider Program in<br>Biomedical Sciences<br>951.827.4334 phone<br>951.827.5504 fax<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tw Cen MT","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>