RESIDENT COORDINATOR - SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS (JUNE/JULY)

Staff and Faculty•Ithaca, NY

2d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Work with the Office of Extended Studies to provide direct supervision and leadership for the residential and social aspects of the summer pre-college programs. Primary responsibilities of this position are to: Train and supervise a team of 7-10 Resident Assistants (RAs) to design, implement, and execute social activities and programming for participants (roughly 20/30 high school students in June and roughly 150/200 students in July). Schedule duty time, on call, and programmatic responsibilities for RAs. Provide direction to RAs regarding supervising the movement and whereabouts of the participants on campus, maintaining an orderly atmosphere in the residential halls (e.g., check-in/check-out process, delivery of student mail, disbursement of student meds, etc.), responding to emergency situations, and enforcing policies and procedures to support the safety and well-being of the minor students. Manage and lead RAs, which may include intervening and providing constructive feedback to RAs who may not be completing job duties as assigned. Manage and/or supervise distribution of medications to participants as authorized by Hammond Health Center, parents/legal guardians, and program policy. In significant medical situations, it may be necessary to drive and accompany minor student to the hospital. Coordinate housing assignments along with other Ithaca College staff for participants of the program. Coordinate with the Director of Extended Studies on all issues related to the residential or social aspects of the pre-college programs. Be knowledgeable regarding the Ithaca College Minor Protection Policy and take steps necessary to ensure compliance with the policy. This is a full-time, residential, live-in position. Ithaca College's Summer College Programs Resident Coordinator will gain: Management and supervisory experience in Residence Life and Youth Programs, supervised by a FT Ithaca College Director. Programming and event planning experience for high school-age students anticipating a transition to college. The opportunity to work with a diverse population of students and staff members. A number of the pre-college participants enroll from low socioeconomic school districts and receive full financial aid through Ithaca College and nonprofit foundation partners.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working in Residence Life including 1 year in a supervisory role (RAs and/or other student leaders).
Residence hall or other programming/event planning experience.
Experience working with a diverse population of students.
A current, valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a college-owned vehicle according to the standards set forth by the Office of Risk Management.

Nice To Haves

3 years (or more) of experience in Residence Life including 2 years in a supervisor role.
A bachelor’s degree and experience working with high school-age and/or first-year college students.

Responsibilities

Train and supervise a team of 7-10 Resident Assistants (RAs) to design, implement, and execute social activities and programming for participants (roughly 20/30 high school students in June and roughly 150/200 students in July).
Schedule duty time, on call, and programmatic responsibilities for RAs.
Provide direction to RAs regarding supervising the movement and whereabouts of the participants on campus, maintaining an orderly atmosphere in the residential halls (e.g., check-in/check-out process, delivery of student mail, disbursement of student meds, etc.), responding to emergency situations, and enforcing policies and procedures to support the safety and well-being of the minor students.
Manage and lead RAs, which may include intervening and providing constructive feedback to RAs who may not be completing job duties as assigned.
Manage and/or supervise distribution of medications to participants as authorized by Hammond Health Center, parents/legal guardians, and program policy. In significant medical situations, it may be necessary to drive and accompany minor student to the hospital.
Coordinate housing assignments along with other Ithaca College staff for participants of the program.
Coordinate with the Director of Extended Studies on all issues related to the residential or social aspects of the pre-college programs.
Be knowledgeable regarding the Ithaca College Minor Protection Policy and take steps necessary to ensure compliance with the policy.