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Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Worker)

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University of Pennsylvania
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Philadelphia
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Residence Director Position, Pre-First Year Program (Temp Non-Exempt Co-op/Non-Penn Student Worker)

University 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.

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
This is an eight-week, ‘live-in'/residential position during the summer of 2025. Commitment dates for the 2025 Pre-First Year Program are Friday, June 20th, - Tuesday, August 19th. This is a Temporary Non-Exempt Co-op position intended for non-Penn student Workers.

Job Description

This is an eight-week, ‘live-in'/residential position during the summer of 2025. Commitment dates for the 2025 Pre-First Year Program are Friday, June 20th, - Tuesday, August 19th. 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.

The Residence Director (RD) reports to the program Director and is essential in ensuring the Pre-First Year Program (PFP) runs smoothly and effectively by fostering a sense of community and belonging and creating a positive living-learning environment where program participants can thrive. Additionally, RDs are responsible for overseeing the daily activities of PFP and providing direct supervision to peer mentors.

Duties and Required Skills:
  • Oversee daily PFP activities, ensuring program participants adhere to program rules and policies
  • Serve as the "RD on Duty" for a 24-hour period, except on scheduled days off
  • Respond to and manage crisis or emergency situations as they arise
  • Maintain a peaceful and respectful residential environment by addressing issues using conflict resolution and restorative justice practices
  • Provide direct supervision to peer mentors, offering coaching and guidance as needed
  • Plan and organize activities that enhance team performance and boost morale among peer mentors
  • Lead and facilitate PFP-related sessions during Peer Mentor training
  • Support the development of a strong community during Peer Mentor training and throughout the program
  • Oversee weekly student-lead programming and workshops, including weekend activities
  • Attend daily staff meetings with the Program Director
  • Lead daily staff meetings with Peer Mentors
  • Facilitate weekly check-ins with PennCAP Counselors to provide comprehensive academic and social support for students
  • Assist in creating program flyers, planning and promoting community engagement events, and collaborate with Associate Director of Community and Resource Engagement to manage PFP social media platforms
  • Collaborate closely with PFP, PennCAP, and P1P staff to support program objectives
  • Complete administrative tasks assigned, contributing to the strategic goals of PFP, PennCAP, and P1P


Qualifications:
  • Graduate students with experience in Housing and Residence Life preferred
  • Knowledge of campus resources that support first-year students
  • Experience working with high school and college-aged populations
  • Ability to enforce program rules and policies when necessary
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, and administrative skills
  • Detail -oriented with a solution focused approach
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Multicultural competency, understanding of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), along with an awareness of intersecting identities
  • Strong self-awareness and professionalism
  • Familiarity with online platforms such as Canvas, Canva, Teams, Microsoft Office, newsletters and Social Media
  • Previous experience as an administrator or teacher in a high school setting is strongly preferred
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and be on-call throughout the duration of the program


Interviews will begin 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 during the student residential component.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits
  • Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
  • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.



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Welcome to the University of Pennsylvania! Penn is the largest private employer in Philadelphia and is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.  

Across our 12 highly-regarded schools, more than 25,000 students, and more than 4,000 faculty members, we become one university: a wide-ranging, ever-changing community that draws its strength from a multitude of races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, historical traditions, ages, religions, disabilities, veteran status, interests, perspectives, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Penn carries on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin: entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the university's development. To learn more, visit About Penn

Vision

 

As engines of knowledge and new ideas, universities have the unique potential to define the future rather than be defined by it; to pioneer change rather than merely manage it. To do so requires a plan both visionary and pragmatic. The Penn Compact 2022 motivates community members to innovate, be radically inclusive, and positively impact their local, national, and global communities. 

 

Penn’s fundamental priorities — increasing access, integrating knowledge and engaging locally, nationally and globally — are supported by the three core values that make us uniquely Penn: inclusion, innovation, and impact. 

 

Learn about the signature initiatives of the Penn Compact 2022:  

 

Diversity 

 

Understanding and appreciating diversity is one of Penn's most important priorities and is fundamental to success in today's world. 

 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. 

 

To learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Penn visit: 

 

Benefits 

 

Penn offers a wide range of benefits and perks - from Penn's retirement Matching Plan to bike repair stations to access to the full LinkedIn Learning library to adoption assistance to workshops at the letterpress and book arts studio and much more! 

 

Campus and Beyond

 

We invite you to explore our campus and its stately buildings and state-of-the-art facilities. 

 

Try our self-guided tour! Come and visit

 

Learn about sustainability at Penn

 

News 

 

Stay up-to-date with Penn's response to COVID-19: Coronavirus Information & Resources

 

Penn supports news publications that tell the ongoing story of the University community, communications services for external media, telephone and video services, and other media resources: Campus Media 

 

Connect with us!  

 

Instagram: @uofpenn 

Twitter: @Penn 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
(215) 898-7372
Location
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
PA
19104
US

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