What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Director at UPenn position at ESF Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
The Summer Resident Director will share in 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. Additionally, the SRD 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 :
Position Scope
Requirements
Current or incoming graduate student in good standing . Residential Life or other Student Affairs experience preferred. Should possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to adapt well to unexpected situations. Must take direction well and promote a team atmosphere. knowledge of the area surrounding the University of Pennsylvania is preferred. Must represent the University of Pennsylvania in a positive manner and be able to work collaboratively with students, administrators, and other members of the Penn community.
Required Training : Complete all training, background screenings, and other pre-employment credentials required by BOLD Summers and the state of Pennsylvania.
Familiarize yourself with the Team Handbook.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Besides meeting new friends and having fun together, our Residential Advisors / Counselors work hard, too, with their primary functions being :
Accept assignment of limited other duties as deemed necessary by Hospitality Service leadership.
Additional Requirements :
Reporting Relationships
The Resident Director will report to the BOLD Summers full-time director and Associate Director of Operations within Penn Hospitality Services.
This job description is subject to change.
Organization Overview :
BOLD Summers is powered by ESF Camps & Experiences. ESF has been a vital influence in the camp industry since 1982. ESF (Education, Sports, and Fun) features award-winning camp programs in PA, NJ, NY, CT, MD, and DE for people of all ages. We are considered one of the country’s leading camp companies and people developers.
Our portfolio includes 40 nationally recognized day camps in multiple states (www.esfcamps.com), baseball camps with the Philadelphia Phillies, and basketball camps with the Philadelphia 76ers along with the Brooklyn Nets. In the coming year, ESF has recently launched new programs, including BOLD Summers, our pre-college academic program. We also have 2 non-profit foundations : Dream Camp offering after-school mentoring & summer camps for underserved youth in PA & CT and Acting Without Boundaries providing unique acting programs for youth with physical disabilities.
The University of Pennsylvania Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
