Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Worker)
University of Pennsylvania
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Posted: 25-Jan-25
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type: Part-time
Internal Number: 5955206
Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Worker)
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Posted Job Title Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Worker)
Job Profile Title Temporary Employee - Co-op Worker
Job Description Summary This is an eight-week, live-in'/residential position during the summer of 2025. Commitment dates for the 2025 Pre-First Year Program are Friday, June 20th, - Tuesday, August 19th. This is a Temporary Non-Exempt Co-op position intended for non-Penn student Workers.
Job Description
This is an eight-week, live-in'/residential position during the summer of 2025. Commitment dates for the 2025 Pre-First Year Program are Friday, June 20th, - Tuesday, August 19th. This is a Temporary Non-Exempt Co-op position intended for non-Penn student Workers.
Overview:
The Pre-First Year Program (PFP) is an academically rigorous and intensive four-week summer program preceding New Student Orientation (NSO). Program participants receive comprehensive support services that begin with PFP and continue throughout the students' undergraduate experience at Penn. PFP is a chance for participating students to get an academic and social edge, while quickly becoming familiar with campus resources and the Penn community. The program, while academic in nature, encourages students to form lasting bonds of friendships through regular social and cultural activities.
The Residence Director (RD) reports to the program Director and is essential in ensuring the Pre-First Year Program (PFP) runs smoothly and effectively by fostering a sense of community and belonging and creating a positive living-learning environment where program participants can thrive. Additionally, RDs are responsible for overseeing the daily activities of PFP and providing direct supervision to peer mentors.
Duties and Required Skills:
Oversee daily PFP activities, ensuring program participants adhere to program rules and policies
Serve as the 'RD on Duty' for a 24-hour period, except on scheduled days off
Respond to and manage crisis or emergency situations as they arise
Maintain a peaceful and respectful residential environment by addressing issues using conflict resolution and restorative justice practices
Provide direct supervision to peer mentors, offering coaching and guidance as needed
Plan and organize activities that enhance team performance and boost morale among peer mentors
Lead and facilitate PFP-related sessions during Peer Mentor training
Support the development of a strong community during Peer Mentor training and throughout the program
Oversee weekly student-lead programming and workshops, including weekend activities
Attend daily staff meetings with the Program Director
Lead daily staff meetings with Peer Mentors
Facilitate weekly check-ins with PennCAP Counselors to provide comprehensive academic and social support for students
Assist in creating program flyers, planning and promoting community engagement events, and collaborate with Associate Director of Community and Resource Engagement to manage PFP social media platforms
Collaborate closely with PFP, PennCAP, and P1P staff to support program objectives
Complete administrative tasks assigned, contributing to the strategic goals of PFP, PennCAP, and P1P
Qualifications:
Graduate students with experience in Housing and Residence Life preferred
Knowledge of campus resources that support first-year students
Experience working with high school and college-aged populations
Ability to enforce program rules and policies when necessary
Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills
Detail -oriented with a solution focused approach
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Multicultural competency, understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), along with an awareness of intersecting identities
Strong self-awareness and professionalism
Familiarity with online platforms such as Canvas, Canva, Teams, Microsoft Office, newsletters and Social Media
Previous experience as an administrator or teacher in a high school setting is strongly preferred
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call throughout the duration of the program
Interviews will begin immediately and continue, on a rolling basis, until the position is filled. This is a Temporary Non-Exempt Co-op position intended for Non-Penn Student Workers
The hourly rate for this position is $25/hr at 40 hrs/week, plus a free private apartment and weekday meals. This position is full-time with around-the-clock responsibilities during the student residential component.
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Provost's Center
Pay Range $7.25 - $25.00 Hourly Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.