What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Director- Entrada Scholars Program position at Calvin University?
Job Description
RESIDENT DIRECTOR - ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
The Entrada Scholars Program is a four-week academic program for racial and ethnic minority juniors and seniors in high school. The Resident Director is part of a team of two Resident Directors and is responsible for all residence hall functions for the Entrada Scholars Program. This includes planning, leading, supervising, and evaluating all residence life programs and initiatives. In addition, the Residential Director provides day-to-day leadership for eight to nine Resident Assistants and serves as the on-site responder for student emergencies, disciplinary issues, and parent communication. The Resident Director will provide overnight supervision and guidance in the resident hall during this program. Therefore, candidates must be able to live on campus during the training, planning, and implementation of the Entrada Scholars Program (June 20th – July 25th).
REPORTS TO:
Director of College Access Programs
SUPERVISES:
7-8 Resident Assistants
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BA/BS degree in Counseling, Education, or Higher Education is strongly preferred, 1-2 years of full-time experience in summer youth programs required, experience within the field of student development in a multi-cultural setting. A master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, or education is preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2024
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview
$3500 paid in two installments in July. Room and board will be provided.
Please note: This position requires the use of your personal cellphone to communicate with parents and families during the implementation of this program. An additional $50 will be added to the stipend to cover the cost of cellphone use during the program.
Communication Skills
The position requires the ability to explain college policies in difficult situations, write and edit reports or technical documents, coordinate and assess the work of others, and activities requiring significant communication skills. Handles confidential information.
COMPLEXITY
The position requires the ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The position has the authority, it approved, to take action or make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving customers or employees within the same department.
DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT
The responsibilities of this position typically involve projects and/or assignments that have considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. In dealing with students almost twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, this job is almost entirely independent. In moments of crisis, there may be procedures in place, but the Resident Director must be able to work independently.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position requires regular participation with employees or customers, deals with items of a routine nature with occasional supervision. Participants use information and expertise to influence outcomes and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
RESIDENT DIRECTOR - ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
The Entrada Scholars Program is a four-week academic program for racial and ethnic minority juniors and seniors in high school. The Resident Director is part of a team of two Resident Directors and is responsible for all residence hall functions for the Entrada Scholars Program. This includes planning, leading, supervising, and evaluating all residence life programs and initiatives. In addition, the Residential Director provides day-to-day leadership for eight to nine Resident Assistants and serves as the on-site responder for student emergencies, disciplinary issues, and parent communication. The Resident Director will provide overnight supervision and guidance in the resident hall during this program. Therefore, candidates must be able to live on campus during the training, planning, and implementation of the Entrada Scholars Program (June 20th – July 25th).
REPORTS TO:
Director of College Access Programs
SUPERVISES:
7-8 Resident Assistants
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Run RA staff meetings to ensure program goals and student needs/issues are met
- Implements evening and weekend programming in the areas of social, motivational, and spiritual development; supports the academic and emotional needs of students
- Provides lead administrative functions for the Program during the weekdays and throughout each weekend and is live on-campus for the duration of the program beginning with RA training / orientation
- Ensures that students and RAs understand and implement Entrada policies and procedures
- Consults daily with the Assistant Director for Academic Development to consider the needs of students and the complimentary functions of social, motivational, and/or spiritual developmental programming with that of academic developmental programming
- Serves as a role model to Entrada scholars and residence staff
- Works with the College Access staff on pre-program planning and post-program wrap-up as appropriate
- Special dietary needs/wants will be at the candidate’s own expense.
- No visitors will be allowed on campus during the program.
BA/BS degree in Counseling, Education, or Higher Education is strongly preferred, 1-2 years of full-time experience in summer youth programs required, experience within the field of student development in a multi-cultural setting. A master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, or education is preferred.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2024
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview
- Please include two professional references along with your resume
$3500 paid in two installments in July. Room and board will be provided.
Please note: This position requires the use of your personal cellphone to communicate with parents and families during the implementation of this program. An additional $50 will be added to the stipend to cover the cost of cellphone use during the program.
Communication Skills
The position requires the ability to explain college policies in difficult situations, write and edit reports or technical documents, coordinate and assess the work of others, and activities requiring significant communication skills. Handles confidential information.
COMPLEXITY
The position requires the ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may be furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The position has the authority, it approved, to take action or make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving customers or employees within the same department.
DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT
The responsibilities of this position typically involve projects and/or assignments that have considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. In dealing with students almost twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, this job is almost entirely independent. In moments of crisis, there may be procedures in place, but the Resident Director must be able to work independently.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position requires regular participation with employees or customers, deals with items of a routine nature with occasional supervision. Participants use information and expertise to influence outcomes and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
- Using a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transform data.
- Carry equipment as needed.
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FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
- Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
- A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
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