The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors with an introduction to college living and learning. This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities. By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes Traditional Track and Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.
Primary function: The Resident Director (RD) is responsible for providing direction and support to RA/PA/NP staff members and students in the residence halls and during out-of-classroom activities and daily life. RD’s work with the Residential Program Director (RPD) and the Lead Resident Director (LRD) to supervise the RA/PA/NP staff. RDs also support the work of program administrators. RDs share a rotating schedule (Morning Shift, Early Afternoon, Evening Shift) to fit the responsibilities and needs of students and other staff members to achieve 24-hour per day coverage. During the training period work hours are generally between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The work schedule allows for one day off per week as assigned.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Oversee the preparation of residence halls (housing 45-55 participants each) for student arrival & residency.
- Participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program.
- With the other RDs, provide an operational oversight of the programs, running attendance multiple times a day and locating students to ensure safety.
- Provide direct supervision, feedback, and support to Resident Assistants, Program Assistants and Night Proctors.
- Perform rotating duty shifts and attend all appropriate staff meetings.
- Provide negotiation and mediation, problem identification, and problem-solving options and skills for students.
- Respond to emergency or crisis situations that occur; consult & coordinate with Health Services staff as needed.
- With other Resident Directors, supervise all weekend activities (on and off campus).
- Enforce regulations of the program, including curfews.
- Report through Maxient on conduct and care concerns as well as maintenance issues in student rooms and in common areas.
- Responsible for documenting student progress and producing final reports in consultation with the program administrators.
- Act and follow-up on duties assigned by supervisor.
- Work with counseling support to care for students in crisis and de-escalate situations.
- Hold professional boundaries with RA/PA/NP staff members and work to build a supportive team.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or demonstrated experience working with students with LD/ADHD and/or Autism, with an understanding of executive function/dysfunction.
- Experience and a genuine commitment/desire to work with high school students.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, lead staff members to work together, and to support a positive, growth-oriented working environment are extremely desirable attributes.
- Candidates should have a strong record of accomplishment as a teacher and/or advisor and a positive attitude, as well as a genuine love of working with high school-aged students of varying academic and developmental levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of DEIB and an eagerness to learn more and challenge internalized biases.
- Additionally, RD candidate should be licensed to drive in the United States.
- This is a dynamic and mobile position.
Compensation & Application Procedure: Resident Directors will receive a stipend of $5000. Other benefits include a private room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program contract. Contract Dates: June 28 – August 6, 2026
How to Apply
Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three work references. Please email your application to [email protected].
Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $5,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
