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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

　　During summer 2024, this is an eight-week, ‘live-in’/residential position. Commitment dates for the 2024 Pre-First Year Program are Friday June 21st -Tuesday August 20th. This is a Temporary Non-Exempt Co-op position intended for Non-Penn Student Workers

　　Job Description

　　During summer 2024, this is an eight-week, ‘live-in’/residential position. Commitment dates for the 2024 Pre-First Year Program are Friday June 21st -Tuesday August 20th. 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.

　　Reporting to the Pre-First Year Program (PFP) Director,

　　The Residence Director (RD) is responsible for working closely with the program Director to ensure that the Pre-First Year Program (PFP) runs smoothly and effectively by monitoring the daily activities of PFP in the residence halls and providing direct supervision to peer mentors during co-curricular programs. The RD must be willing to enforce program rules and policies. The RD must also be able to handle crisis and/or emergency situations that may arise. Experience working in residential life and knowledge of campus resources beneficial to first-year students is required.

　　Duties and required skills:

　　Monitor the day-to-day activities of PFP students living in Penn residences, ensuring that program rules and policies are being followed

　　Participate in a shared duty rotation, providing round-the-clock responsiveness to student needs during assigned shifts;

　　Help ensure a peaceful and respectful residential environment by managing situations as they arise using conflict resolution and restorative justice practices

　　Provide direct supervision to peer mentors who will also be living in residence; coaching and guiding them as necessary

　　Plan activities that promote and increase team performance and morale among peer mentors

　　Assist with fostering a sense of community during Peer Mentor training and throughout the program

　　Provide oversight to weekly student-lead programming and workshops

　　Attend daily staff meetings with program Director

　　Conduct daily staff meetings with Peer Mentors

　　Assist with designing flyers, planning and promoting community engagement events, and working closely with Associate Director managing PFP social media platforms

　　Work closely with regular Penn staff supporting PFP’s mission

　　Carry out administrative responsibilities as assigned to support strategic goals of PFP

　　Qualifications:

　　Graduate students with Housing and Residence Life experience preferred

　　Experience working with high school and/or college-aged populations

　　Ability and willingness to enforce program rules and policies as needed

　　Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills

　　Attentive to details, and solutions oriented

　　Excellent communication and customer service skills

　　Multicultural competency, understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), and awareness of intersecting identities

　　A strong sense of self-awareness and professional etiquette

　　Familiarity with online platforms such as Canvas, Canva, Teams, Microsoft Office, Newsletters and Social Media platforms

　　Administrators or teachers in a high school setting strongly preferred

　　Interviews will commence 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.

　　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.

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