[MHCP med health careers program] Summer RA opportunity - Deadline FRIDAY May 6

[Medical & Health Careers Program]

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AT UCR - RESIDENT ASSISTANT FOR THE FASTSTART PROGRAM

 



 

The Program:  

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.
FastStart 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, FastStart students
receive critical mentoring from resident assistants who provide academic and
adjustment guidance.

 

Resident Assistant (RA) Responsibilities:

1.       Under the direction of the instructor, develop and administer
tutoring sessions and study activities for Math, Biology and Chemistry.

2.       Act as teaching assistant for Math, Biology and Chemistry.  

3.       Act as mentor and advisor to FastStart students.

4.       Manage confidential and ethical issues.

5.       Manage diversity issues.

6.       Supervise and oversee all FastStart functions.

7.       Work with other resident assistants (three will be selected) in a
team environment

8.       Live in the dorms with the students, being in-charge and
supervising ongoing FastStart activities.  

 

Qualifications:

1.       Tutoring experience

2.       Commitment to high school students to help them achieve success in
higher education leading to outstanding math and science based careers

3.       Science related background (previously or currently)

4.       GPA of 3.5 or higher

5.       Current undergraduate senior or graduate level of college

6.       California Driver's License is mandatory

7.       Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

8.       Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

 

Incentive Package:

1.	$2,000 stipend
2.	Residence Hall Room and Board for five weeks (July 24 - August 26,
2011)
3.	Certificate and letter of recommendation for file

 

To Apply:

Access the FastStart RA application at http://faststart.ucr.edu/

 

Deadline to submit application FRIDAY May 6, 2011

 

Thanks

 

Dayna L. Moore
Student Affairs Officer
UCR/UCLA Thomas Haider Program in
Biomedical Sciences
951.827.4334 phone
951.827.5504 fax

 

 

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