Residential Director: University of Pennsylvania

Position Summary Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure and looking for an awesome residential summertime opportunity? You've just found it ESF Pre-College is hiring motivated individuals to be Residential Directors who live on campus with the staff and students and are responsible for the residential life component of our summer programs.
The Residential Director serves as the head administrator for their assigned programs and oversees the overall day-to-day logistics of the residential program in collaboration with the full-time program staff.
The Residential Director will ensure policies and protocols are being implemented, address emergency and conduct issues on site, and ensure top quality activities and weekend trips give students the best experience possible.
The Residential Director must collaborate with the site administrative team to facilitate trainings and orientation(s), and will develop and support a strong, positive team culture amongst staff and students.
The Residential Director will supervise up to three (3) Senior Residential Counselors, each with their own specialty function; as well as a number of Residential Counselors to support a staff to student ratio of approximately 1:10.
Join a mission-driven team and help students from around the world have a safe, rewarding summer.
Our staff members are expected to make a positive impact on the students in their care.
Comprehensive training and orientation prepare every staff member for the role.
Why ESF Pre-College? Inspire Young Minds:Make a meaningful difference in the lives of teens and residential staff while receiving comprehensive training and support.
Unleash Your Potential:

We offer
internships, fieldwork, and professional development opportunities.
Become a Leader:Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor staff and students.
Positive Environment:Experience being part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.
Extra Perks Housing and Meals:Included for the duration of your contract.
Shuttle Transportation:Once you've arrived in Philadelphia, our team will pick you up from Philadelphia International Airport or 30th Street Station.
Travel Reimbursement:Programs provide up to $300 reimbursement for arrival/departure travel assistance in accordance with ESF protocols.
Gym Access:Residential staff are provided access to a gym.
Global Team:Our residential teams consist of members from multiple countries and states.
Employee Referral Bonus Program:Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
Weekend Trips:As part of your chaperone duties, you will visit tourist attractions and popular locations near your program site.
Position Scope Staff must arrive by 12:00 PM (noon) on their staff check-in date at the program site.
The ESF Pre-College team delivers orientation, training, and staff bonding time before students arrive.
Staff are required to stay for the duration of the program, including any holidays, and will depart by 10:00AM on the morning after student departure.
Residential staff live on campus throughout the program to support and supervise students and respond to emergencies.
Schedules are dynamic and may change based on the needs of the program, including same-day changes.
Days and half days off are scheduled throughout the program.
Staff also receive scheduled time off each day.
Multiple contract lengths available, including:10 weeks:May
- August 8 weeks:June
- August 6 Weeks:June
- July 3.5 Weeks:July Compensation:$1575 per week (including housing, meals, trips, and activities) Requirements Age

Requirements:
Minimum age is twenty-one (21) years old.
On-Campus Residency:Ability to live on campus for the entire duration of contract dates.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in progress or complete.
A degree in education (or a related field) is preferred.
Leadership Background:2-4 years of leadership and staff supervision experience preferred.
Performance management experience is preferred.
Higher Education or Residential Life experience is preferred.

Experience:
Prior experience working with teenagers and college-aged students; examples include but are not limited to teaching, coaching, tutoring, summer camp counselor, club executive member, or a residence life position.
Safety & Supervision:Experience with after-hours crisis response; understanding of university safety protocols; supervision of 10-35 residential staff.
Communication:Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to coach, motivate, and give clear direction to staff.
Spreadsheet & Tracking

Skills:
Comfortable using spreadsheets (Google Sheets and/or Excel) to organize information, track data, and keep accurate records.
Required Training:Complete all training, background screenings, and other pre-employment credentials required by ESF Pre-College and the state of the program site.
Language

Skills:
Fluent in speaking, writing, reading English.
Note:Additional consideration will be given to candidates who speak more than one language (not required).
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