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OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Residential Supervisor      

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS/SALARY: Temporary, non-benefited                         

SALARY: $20.00/hr plus free room and board

SHIFT:

• Mon, Tues, Thurs 2 pm - 10 pm
• Wed 10 am - 1-0 pm
• Friday 2pm - 3:30 pm

This is a live-in position from June 16, 2026 – August 4, 2026 (free room and board will be provided).

FLSA STATUS: Exempt      

REPORTS TO: Director and Program Coordinator

SUPERVISES: Assistant Residential Supervisor, Tutor Mentors

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To manage residential operations in a dormitory of 40+ Upward Bound students and direct a staff of 6-8 in the provision of tutoring and student activities.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise residential staff in delivery of services to students.
• Responsible for the orderly maintenance of resident housing lists.
• Issue room assignments in accordance with instruction of the Program Coordinator.
• Disperse and collect room keys as appropriate.
• Report maintenance and custodial needs to appropriate university offices. 
• Serve as program’s liaison to University Housing Office.
• Monitor and enforce student compliance with program rules related to residence quarters.
• Supervise the assignment of tutorials
• Plan and coordinate cross-curricular and recreational programming.
• Coordinate staff development activities, weekly staff meetings, and student assemblies.
• Plan and supervise day and night duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator and Director.
• On call for students' needs during residential stay.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION:   Bachelor’s degree preferred or college student senior or higher currently enrolled with a                                                GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• EXPERIENCE: 
  • One-year successful experience working with disadvantaged High school students.
  • Experience in programming and developing activities for students
  • Two years college campus residential living experience as student or staff.
• OTHER:
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to low income students and ethnically and racially diverse student populations.
  • On-campus residence required during the Summer Program starting June 17, 2026 - August 4, 2026.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous residential experience as a staff member.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience managing staff, and building a positive team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of and experience in using positive approaches to behavioral management with high school aged students preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of best practices for mentoring and tutoring preferred.
• Experience engaging with urban high school aged youth preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to create and maintain orderly housing records.
• Demonstrated residential administration skill.
• Knowledge of issues related to interpersonal dynamics in a dormitory of secondary school students.
• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate student activities.
• Ability to promote, among students, an appreciation for academic excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of the rules of major sports.
• Ability to represent a positive role model for students.

NOTE: Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organizational needs.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.   

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.