Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Wo...

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

403d • $15,080 - $52,000

About The Position

The Residence Director (RD) for the Pre-First Year Program (PFP) at the University of Pennsylvania is a temporary, live-in position responsible for overseeing the daily activities of students in a summer residential program. The RD will work closely with the program director to ensure a smooth operation of the PFP, which aims to provide academic and social support to incoming students. This role includes supervising peer mentors, enforcing program rules, and managing crisis situations, all while fostering a sense of community among participants.

Requirements

• Graduate students with Housing and Residence Life experience preferred.
• Experience working with high school and/or college-aged populations.
• Ability and willingness to enforce program rules and policies as needed.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Attentive to details, and solutions oriented.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Multicultural competency, understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and awareness of intersecting identities.
• A strong sense of self-awareness and professional etiquette.
• Familiarity with online platforms such as Canvas, Canva, Teams, Microsoft Office, Newsletters and Social Media platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Administrators or teachers in a high school setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the day-to-day activities of PFP students living in Penn residences, ensuring that program rules and policies are being followed.
• Participate in a shared duty rotation, providing round-the-clock responsiveness to student needs during assigned shifts.
• Help ensure a peaceful and respectful residential environment by managing situations as they arise using conflict resolution and restorative justice practices.
• Provide direct supervision to peer mentors who will also be living in residence; coaching and guiding them as necessary.
• Plan activities that promote and increase team performance and morale among peer mentors.
• Assist with fostering a sense of community during Peer Mentor training and throughout the program.
• Provide oversight to weekly student-led programming and workshops.
• Attend daily staff meetings with program Director.
• Conduct daily staff meetings with Peer Mentors.
• Assist with designing flyers, planning and promoting community engagement events, and working closely with Associate Director managing PFP social media platforms.
• Work closely with regular Penn staff supporting PFP's mission.
• Carry out administrative responsibilities as assigned to support strategic goals of PFP.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $25/hr at 40 hrs/week.
• Free private apartment.
• Weekday meals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed