Responsibilities Develop and implement instruction on academic, social, cultural, and recreational expectations in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Maintain an environment conducive to learning while providing personal, social, and academic peer counseling to participants. Guide and mentor Community Assistants Conduct nightly rounds to ensure the safety of all residents. Enforce program policies and procedures to foster a safe and structured residential community. Serve as a first…
responder to crisis and emergency situations within the residence halls. Attend weekly staff meetings and complete administrative tasks as assigned by OP staff. Manages and supports an assigned caseload/pod of students through regular check-ins and engagement. Other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Serve as the lead advisor to RAs and oversee their responsibilities. Provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback to Community Assistants to support their professional growth and ensure consistency in their work. Oversee daily task execution, including evening coverage, community-building activities, check-ins, and administrative duties assigned to CAs. Facilitate regular check-in meetings with the CA team to review expectations, address concerns, and plan upcoming residential initiatives. Approve and coordinate CA schedules, including duty rotations, nights off, and event support. Monitor the quality of CA interactions with students, ensuring they model professionalism, uphold OP expectations, and contribute to a positive residential environment. Support CAs in responding to student concerns, helping them navigate academic, social, or behavioral challenges appropriately. Review and sign off on CA documentation, such as incident reports, duty logs, and participation records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Provide structure during community meetings, guiding CAs on facilitation techniques and student engagement strategies. Serve as the point of escalation, assisting CAs in managing student conflicts, emergencies, or policy violations. Lead performance conversations, including recognizing strong work and addressing areas needing improvement. Ensure CAs follow all program policies and procedures, modeling professional conduct and reinforcing expectations. Collaborate with OP professional staff to align CA efforts with the goals of the Summer Academic Institute. Position Details Schedule: Live-in position for the five-week summer program, including weekends, and one week of training prior to the start of the SAI. Move-in: June 21st. Start date: June 22nd-August 2nd, 2025. Benefits: Room & Board included. Training: Required participation in virtual onboarding and one-week on-campus staff training before the program begins. Additionally, the Resident Director is expected to connect with the Assistant Director of Student Outreach at least once prior to the start of official training to ensure they are fully prepared to support and help facilitate the summer staff training process. Minimum Qualifications Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Science, Humanities, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Currently enrolled in a master’s program in Higher Education or a related field. Residential Life experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a valid driver’s license. Additional Application Requirements Online application Cover letter Resume List of three references Pay Rate $5,000-$5,500, based on experience
