(Seasonal Summer) Residence Hall and Student Life Coordinator, Summer Immersion Program
Wake Forest University

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified.Job Description SummaryWake Forest University's Summer Immersion Program is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Seasonal Summer Residence Hall Coordinator. This position is in tergal to ensuring the success and well-being of high school students who reside on our campus during the summer program. The Residence Hall + Student Life Coordinators will play a vital role in creating a positive and harmonious campus culture, ensuring safety and security within the dormitories, organizing engaging evening activities, workshops, and events, as well as supervising a team of Residential Program Ambassadors comprised of Wake Forest undergraduate students. This position requires living in Wake Forest University residence halls with high school students and residential program staff Sunday night through Thursday night. This is a residential position that requires flexible weekend hours on check-in/check-out days and during the weekends of program operation. 40 hours per week is typical, including weekend shifts. Flexibility is essential in this position.


Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position and contact information for three professional references.

** This is a seasonal full-time hourly position.Job Description

Essential Functions:

Your summer includes:

• Making a difference through investing in the lives of motivated high school students.
• Working on the campus of a nationally known institution.
• Adding a unique experience to your resume.
• Joining a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting and mentoring high school students.
• Competitive compensation with most meals, provided while in session, and private room in residence hall included.

Responsibilities:

1. Residential Life Leadership:

• Create and maintain a positive and inclusive campus culture for high school students residing in university dormitories.
• Develop and implement a system for addressing student concerns, ensuring they have a safe, comfortable, and welcoming living environment.
• Oversee check-in and check-out procedures for students, including room assignments and inventory checks.
• Conduct regular dormitory inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met.

2. Safety and Security:

• Collaborate with campus security and appropriate university personnel to maintain a safe and secure residential environment.
• Respond to and address any emergency situations or concerns related to the residence halls.
• Enforce program rules and guidelines and provide guidance and support to students in making responsible decisions.

3. Evening Activities and Workshops:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging evening activities, workshops, and events to enhance students' summer experience.
• Encourage and facilitate student participation in various activities, fostering a sense of community and camaraderie.
• Assess the impact and success of evening programs and adjust as needed.

4. Supervision and Training:

• Supervise and mentor a team of Residential Program Ambassadors, comprised of Wake Forest undergraduate students.
• Provide guidance, support, and ongoing training to the Ambassadors to ensure they effectively assist with program logistics and create a positive community atmosphere.

5. Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate records, including incident reports, student check-in/check-out records, and program evaluations.
• Collaborate with program leadership to address any programmatic or operational challenges.
• Assist with other duties as needed to support the overall success of the Summer Immersion Program.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, or a background in teaching middle or high school students.
• Ability to manage a large group of high school students in a residence hall setting and exercise needed authority in all behavioral scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities.
• An enthusiastic, creative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community.

Hours:

• May 2025 - Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Flexible based upon availability)
• Mandatory RLC Move-In and Residence Hall Prep: May 27, 2025, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Mandatory Staff Training ○ May 28 - 30, 2025, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• June/July 2025 ○ Sundays - 2:00 - 6:00 pm, 8:00 - 11:00 pm ○ Monday - Thursday - 4:00 - 11:00 pm ○ Friday - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for their own work.

Physical Requirements:

• May involve frequent walking, standing for extended periods; occasional bending, climbing stairs: lifting moderate weights (up to 20-50 pounds); communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; ability to quickly respond to emergencies.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job DescriptionTime Type RequirementPart timeNote to Applicant:This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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