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Arch Resident Assistant

Job Closing: May 15, 2024

JOB CODE: 39-9041 SALARY: $15.02 - $22.36

STATUS: Non-exempt, Full-time, Term 7/21/2024-8/10/2024 REPORTS TO: Student Enhancement Project Coordinator

LOCATION: Education DEPARTMENT: Education

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Student Enhancement Project Coordinator, the Akwesasne Research Center for Health (ARCH) Resident Assistant is responsible for chaperoning 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:

· Establish a working relationship with youth participants, fellow Resident Assistants and administrative staff.

· Drive a 12-passenger van, and willing to complete any training associated with this responsibility.

· Participate in and co-facilitate student activities, including planning meetings, a two-week prep course, and summer internship programs.

· Will be traveling to Buffalo, NY and stay on a college campus for the duration of the three-week program.

· Assist and provide support to summer internship residents during their stay in the residence hall.

· 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: Resident Assistants will act as chaperones/advisors during summer internship 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 information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Current enrollment and good standing in bachelor’s or graduate degree program, AND.

• Must be able to drive a 12-passenger van, and willing to complete any training associated with this responsibility.

• Experience living in on-campus housing and working knowledge of university and residence hall policies and procedures is preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written communication skills required. Must have excellent people skills. Clean driving record and ability to drive is a must.

Must be 18 years of age or older 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.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used for Emergency Hire individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.

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.