Resident Director at UPenn

Position Summary 

The Summer Resident Director will share the responsibility of making each student, conference, and program participant feel welcome on Penn’s campus.

The Summer Resident Director acts as a university liaison and campus resource for up to 200 students residing in on-campus housing during the summer months and manages up to 10 Summer Community Advisors (Resident Assistants).

Additionally, the Resident Director will assist the SCAs in designing community building experiences, social events, design educational experiences (i.e., Resume Writing, Managing Peers, etc.).

This position requires administrative, programming, and judicial duties pertaining to your residents.

This is a live-in position.

Free on-campus housing, and meal plan are provided.

This position serves in a weekly duty rotation for after-hours student issues.

The Summer Resident Director's required duties include but are not limited to overseeing the Summer Community Advisors.

Establish and maintain relationships with residents.

Be sensitive and aware of potential issues and how to address them in a supportive manner.

Create community building and professional development programming that supports the needs of summer residents.

Respond to residents’ academic, social, and personal concerns/questions in a timely manner.

Serve as an advocate for the student’s needs and concerns.

Balance the student voice with the institutional needs.  

Why BOLD Summers?


* Inspire Young Minds: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of college students while receiving comprehensive training and support.


* Unleash Your Potential: We offer internships, fieldwork, and overall professional development opportunities.


* Become a Leader: Gain valuable leadership experience as you supervise and mentor students.


* Positive Environment: Experience being part of a team guided by BOLD Core Values.

Extra Perks:


* Free on-campus housing is provided


* Meal plan provided


* Learn and network with Student Affairs professionals


* Flexibility for other commitments over the summer!

Position Scope


* The Resident Director will arrive on Monday, June 20, 2024, for check-in at the University of Pennsylvania.

The BOLD Summers and UPenn Hospitality Services team delivers orientation, training, and equipping.

Staff are required to stay for the duration of the program and will conclude their role on August 17.

The dates are flexible and can be discussed in the interview process.


* Staff must participate in the staff training, which will take place from May 21 through May 24.


* Staff will be provided with a list of "high-value dates" and will be expected to be available.


* Summer students arrive on Monday, May 27, 2024, and depart on Saturday, August 10.

Students living on campus may vary by week.

Requirements

Graduate student in good standing.

Residential Life or other Student Affairs experience preferred.  Should possess excellent cus...