Laramie, WY
Job Title: Team Leader
Organization: Summer Research Apprentice Program (SRAP)
Type of opportunity: The Summer Research Apprentice Program (SRAP) is looking for two wonderful and well qualified undergraduate students to work with 12 high schools students from diverse backgrounds.
Contact: Lisa Marie Abeyta, SRAP Project Coordinator, Wyoming EPSCoR Office, (307) 766-6059, labeyta1@uwyo.edu
Duties:
- Maintain professional composure when dealing with a variety of issues concerning participants (e.g., issuance of violations for rule infractions, helping write papers, etc.) and/or SRAP staff
- Establish and maintain a trusting/compatible relationship with program participants while respecting individuality and cultural values
- Serve as a positive role model for program participants
- Be available for team members and assorted SRAP needs
- Supervise high school participants living in UW residence halls
- Be on-call on a 24-hour basis
- Work supportively with the faculty and other staff
- Plan and conduct evening & weekend program activities for participants
- Participate as a team member by attending team meetings
- Participate as a group leader in daily activities
- Know SRAP rules, procedures, and enforce as needed
- Possess an above average knowledge of UW programs and resources
- Be familiar with the campus and be able to guide students through the system
- Maintain and display a positive attitude towards the goals and objectives of the program
- Be a team player with other professional staff and be willing to help in demanding situations and presenting a united front to participants
- Chaperon weekend/evening excursions along with recreational activities
Salary/pay: Team Leader Salary (paid in two lump sums) =$3,375 (minus appropriate taxes), plus full room and board for the duration of the program period
Link to more information: http://www.uwyo.edu/epscor/broader-impacts/srap/
How to apply: Submit a Letter of interest, CV/Resume, and two work-related references to Lisa Marie Abeyta, SRAP Project Coordinator, Wyoming EPSCoR Office, (307) 766-6059, labeyta1@uwyo.edu