Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Resident Director, the Assistant Resident Directors (ARD) supervise the summer residential experience for the Stanford Summer Humanities Institute (SHI), the Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC), Summer @ Stanford High School, or Summer @ Stanford Middle School.
ARDs are the senior-most staff member in program residences and supervise the Head Counselors, serving as visible role models and leaders. ARDs serve as a crucial contact for participants, parents, and other staff members, making themselves available to answer questions, resolve concerns, and supervise participants with issues such as health, discipline, and all other aspects of participants’ residential life. ARDs will provide high level social-emotional support for students, in conjunction with Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies and Stanford Online High School professional staff.
The ARD would benefit from having a one week in person onboarding plan in addition to approximately 5-10 hours of virtual asynchronous work. This plan would cover pre-program meetings, trainings, and necessary administrative work to be completed before the arrival of participants in residence.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of up to 150 minors living in residence at one time within their assigned program.
- Directly supervising and managing the work of all residential staff within their designated residence, ensuring accountability for completing assigned duties, working closely with the Resident Director to mediate and resolve staff issues.
- Resolving higher-level participant issues, including emergencies, and ensuring all concerns are promptly addressed, offering support to staff and providing positive or constructive feedback during post-incident debrief.
- Assuring the well-being of participants by helping them physically navigate campus and off campus locations; complete community walks of multi-story buildings to conduct wellness checks and facility checks.
- Providing regular feedback about program participants to the RD and SPCS/Stanford OHS professional staff and sharing any concerns that require intervention.
- Counseling residential staff in establishing community norms and ground rules; managing the enforcement of policies and documentation of violations to keep all participants and staff safe.
- Responding to calls and text messages promptly at any time during the shift, and addressing any incident or concern within fifteen minutes of notification.
- Ensuring that all programs and activities are accessible, inclusive, equitable, and contribute to participant’s sense of belonging and safety. Lead and actively engage in programs to cultivate a sense of belonging and bring participants together.
- Maintaining a strong presence within the program - role modeling positive behavior, attending program events, and building relationships with the residential staff and participants.
- Attending weekend field trips and excursions with participants to ensure their safety and well-being; ensuring activities are safe and accessible to all participants.
- Guiding participants in educational initiatives centered around topics such as individual development, wellness, community engagement, and inclusion; leading and participating in recreational and social activities.
- Helping edit weekly participant schedules , ensuring participants have advance notice of any daily and weekly schedule changes.
- Developing the schedule of SPCS and OHS professional staff to support the preparation and implementation of major program events (i.e., Arrival Day, Commencement, etc.) the event they are signed up to help.
- Providing guidance and leadership on scheduled arrival and departure days and leading the logistical preparation for each day.
- Ensuring that participants and staff adhere to all applicable policies at all times, including the Administrative Guide Memo, program policies, the SPCS Code of Conduct, and the Protection of Minors policy.
- Transporting participants and/or other staff to various locations within and outside of the Stanford University campus via program-rented automobiles or golf carts.
- Being a good steward of program resources, including ensuring that all supplies are properly stored and returned at the end of the program, and that the residence is consistently clean and well maintained.
- Managing administrative tasks, including but not limited to: responding to emails and Slack messages,, approving and modifying staff schedules, maintaining rosters, auditing keys, developing check in and check out sheets, purchasing, and other program and event logistics.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree, specifically in a STEM-related field (if applying for SUMaC) or a Humanities-related field (if applying for SHI).
- At least one summer or year of experience in Residence Life at the high school or college level (At least two years preferred, of Resident Assistant experience, or other residential leadership experience).
- Summer camp/program experience or experience working with students ages 12-17, preferably with Stanford Online High School, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, or a similar program.
- Creative and positive attitude, including an enthusiasm for working with high school students.
- Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive tasks with multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions. Including serving on call and responding to crisis situations throughout the day and night.
- Ability to supervise others, build teams, enforce policies, solve problems, make good decisions, delegate responsibilities, and mediate conflict.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and acumen for patiently responding to potential crises, including physical and mental health.
- Experience with, and interest in, administrative responsibilities.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license; and eligibility to drive program rented vans (must be at least 21 years old).
Notes
- The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. International students are encouraged to consult with their International Student Office to ensure they have the appropriate Visa to work with another program and/or University before applying.
- All candidates must be located in the U.S. during all work hours.
- All Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) staff are expected to follow university guidelines as outlined in the Stanford Administrative Guide. Of significant note are the university’s Controlled Substances and Alcohol policy for all Stanford employees as well as the policy for youth-designated buildings.
- All employees may be subject to Stanford’s travel policy, if relocating from outside of California and are expected to perform work on-site. Please also note that you will be subject to all COVID-19 requirements for Stanford employees.
Compensation
The compensation for the Assistant Resident Director position is $2,200.00 per week plus housing and meals, valued at approximately $827.05 per week, free of charge. Weekly pay is taxable income. This is a temporary, full-time, residential position with substantial on-call duties averaging 60 hours per week. This position is exempt and is therefore not subject to the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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