Department: SoC National High School Inst
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Debate Institute Resident Assistant
National High School Institute (NHSI)

Since 1931, the National High School Institute, a nonprofit organization has brought outstanding students to Northwestern University’s Evanston campus for intense educational experiences.  Our Film and Video Arts Division is an immersive, hands-on exploration into stage performance and production.  A rigorous combination of classes and rehearsals provides students with a challenging and inspiring learning environment every day for 5-7 weeks.  Working with professional theatre practitioners from around the country, students receive extraordinary training in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Summary:

This is a 4-6 1/2 week summer position, full-time (day and evening commitment), starting June 26th through August 9th.  Position includes room and board.  Salary is TBD based on qualifications/experience.

This position is for the National High School Institute located in Evanston, Illinois at Northwestern University.

Northwestern University seeks to employ a varied and diverse range of dynamic people who understand the importance of our mission and vision. When you consider a temporary opportunity at Northwestern University, you know that you are joining an institution with a deep history of academic, professional, and personal development.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Full-time support in supervision of students in dormitories
• Enhance the quality of life, socialization, and community experience of attending students;
• Attending to safety and security of the students, and the security of the building and premises creating and administering programs that meet the needs of students on their respective floors;
• Ensuring that residents follow all University safety and housing policies;
• Primary response for emergency situations when on duty; administrative tasks including roll call and check-out/check-in of students;
• Mail pickup and distribution
• Responsible for judging practice and tournament debates; participating in debate-related instruction on an ad-hoc basis in support of Institute teaching faculty.

Miniumum Qualifications:

• Ability to relate well to others; A high school degree (or its equivalent); demonstrated commitment to working with students in building a supportive community.
• Experience in a youth-supervisory capacity; participation in policy debate as a competitor or instructor.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.