Resident Assistant
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Job no: 492742
Work type: PT
Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Staff, DMU Student
Des Moines University hosts the Health P.A.S.S. (Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars) program for undergraduate students from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing medical/health professions. Ten individuals will be identified for the 2024 Health P.A.S.S. class. The Resident Assistant serves as a DMU representative, mentor evening/weekend on-site contact person, and van driver while the participants are in West Des Moines.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as evening/overnight/weekend on-site contact person. Stay at the same housing facility as program participants (private room provided); host participants at the housing facility for evening/weekend socializing.
- Provide guidance and support to participants during evenings/weekends and overnight. Share experiences as a DMU student and answer questions/provide insight about attending medical/professional school as well as navigating the Des Moines metro area.
- In the event of an emergency, provide direction on appropriate action; contact appropriate emergency contact person or authorities as appropriate. (Emergency contact information for each participant will be provided.)
- The Health P.A.S.S. Resident Assistant will be on-site at the housing facility from 8:00 p.m. each evening until 8:00 a.m. each morning (Sundays and weekdays) and from 6:00 p.m. Saturday to 8:00 a.m. Sunday. Some evening and weekend activities are planned, and the RA will be expected to participate and transport students as needed. At other times, the RA will be available on-site. Transportation of program participants (to and from Drake) will be a requirement through the duration of the program or from Friday, June 7 – Friday, June 28, 2024.
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What we’re looking for:
- Current enrollment as a DMU student in one of the five clinical programs (DO, DPM, DPT, OTD, PA) and be in good academic standing.
- Previous experience as a Resident Assistant preferred.
- Have a clean driving record and possess valid class D driver’s license with active insurance. DMU will pay the total cost of the class D license if not already obtained.
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*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
Required Documents:
Resume and cover letter required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.
Department: Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Status: Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $14.00
Work Schedule: Varies
Position Description
Advertised: Central Standard Time
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