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Resident Assistant

Des Moines University · West Des Moines, Iowa, US

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking Des Moines University hosts the Health P...

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At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking 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. 10-15 individuals will be identified for the 2026 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. - Complete a two-hour training orientation prior to the start of the program on June 8, 2026. - The Health P.A.S.S. Reside...