Inside Higher Ed
Residential Director (Temporary, 4570U) 83122
Inside Higher Ed, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Residential Director (Temporary)
The University of California, Berkeley seeks a Resident Director for our Pre-College Scholars Residential Program (June 7 – August 14). The role focuses on community development, residential education, safety, and administrative support for high school students in both halls.
Overview The Pre-College Scholars Program offers domestic and international high school students summer educational experiences on Berkeley campus. Residents advance the campus curriculum, engage in extracurricular activities, and participate in workshops. This position ensures resident well‑being, program compliance, and community integration.
Responsibilities
Model leadership and engage in Pre‑College Scholar activities, encouraging staff and residents to participate.
Maintain awareness of resident issues, particularly concerns of underrepresented populations.
Serve as a campus resource by providing guidance in planning programs, activities, and events.
Support and supervise RAMs & ARDs through resources, feedback, and collaborative planning.
Collaborate with ARDs to design and promote community building activities among residents.
Display appreciation of differences and assist students in developing an understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Act as a mediator in conflict situations using restorative justice practices.
Facilitate a supportive working relationship with the residential team & building staff.
Maintain consistent presence and hours in residence halls.
Attend staff & pod events; support leading all hall meetings.
Be welcoming and supportive during student arrival and departure.
Coordinate & participate in Pre‑College wide events as assigned.
Facilitate staff activities for training and team building.
Establish and monitor structure for weekly programming, expense tracking, inventory, and compliance with departmental standards.
Support residential maintenance and accountability through community building activities.
Help resolve resident problems and basic conflicts; refer serious matters to a Student Life and Development professional.
Use student development theories to promote individual and community responsibility.
Assist students with academic and personal concerns; refer when necessary.
Develop and implement strategies to address developmental needs of specific populations.
Maintain positive relationships with residents and staff that encourage communication and mutual respect.
Encourage a living/learning environment through academic integration activities and campus partner programs.
Assist with emergency response protocol and follow‑up for missing or tardy students.
Address incidents of inappropriate behavior using restorative and developmental approaches.
Effectively resolve student misconduct cases within a restorative framework.
Participate in disaster response preparedness and assist residents if emergencies occur.
Develop, implement, and monitor safety response to fire, earthquake, and other safety incidents.
Serve on staff on‑call rotation; accompany program participants to urgent care or hospital.
Assist in directing summer staff for timely reporting to appropriate staff.
Participate in daily and weekend duty coverage; share holiday duty responsibilities.
Attend and participate in weekly Residential Leadership Team Health & Safety Meeting.
Manage psychological, emotional, medical, or safety related emergencies.
Create Incident Reports and consult with professional staff on conduct action.
Model good COVID‑19 health and safety behavior and enforce campus requirements.
Respond to student behavior that violates campus and program policies.
Coordinate & administer the Residential Life Program under supervision of a Residential Operations Admin.
Maintain ongoing communication with the University and Pre‑College Scholars Program staff.
Complete assigned projects, reports, and inventories as directed.
Attend and participate in staff development activities and training.
Attend mandatory staff training and lead select training as requested by Professional staff.
Review and report changes in housing rosters and communicate inconsistencies to operations staff.
Act as first responder in relaying student concerns regarding residential living to the Pre‑College Scholars program staff.
Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings & professional development activities.
Organize pre‑arrival room walk‑throughs to ensure student rooms are ready for move‑in.
Ensure RAM event planning, programming, and purchasing aligns with program policy and goals.
Complete sections of the end‑of‑program reports by designated deadlines.
Manage community & roommate agreements for specific buildings.
Work with professional staff to complete an end‑of‑program report.
Support Pre‑College Scholars Residential opening and closing.
Support Late Curfew/Overnight Request form process and collect emergency release forms.
Monitor program Slack channels and provide front‑line support to Slack communications.
Maintain facilities through regular building walk‑throughs and liaison with conference services and facilities management.
Conduct regular weekly check‑ins with staff to identify needs for community building and programming efforts.
Train, coach, and support RAMs & ARDs to facilitate leadership and personal growth.
Supervise student engagement efforts within the residential curriculum by RAMs & ARDs.
Develop and maintain staff awareness of campus and community issues.
Plan and implement staff development and community development to aid the RAMs & ARDs.
Support and supervise RAMs and ARDs in administrative assignments for accuracy and timeliness.
Support ARDs with purchasing logistics and ensure financial compliance.
Provide high visibility and availability to staff while serving as a role model for students & staff.
Provide opportunities for staff to receive feedback about the quality and effectiveness of their work.
Assist with and lead at least one session during RAM professional development sessions.
Coach RAMs & ARDs on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and interactions with all residents, staff, and program participants to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment.
Serve as a guide to the student leaders and provide accurate resource information.
Maintain staff compliance with established Residence Life and University Policies.
Conduct regular weekly hall staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7–9 PM with themed weekly topics related to student support, training, and health and safety updates.
Assist with Resident Advisor training & professional development.
Evaluate performance of RAMs & ARDs regularly; provide coaching and guidance to address concerns.
Qualifications
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and service orientation.
Active listening, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
1‑2 years residence life experience in a college setting or equivalent professional experience in secondary or higher education.
High school diploma and/or equivalent certification or training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with identity‑based groups or diverse student populations.
International experience or exposure, including study abroad.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, social work, or related field, or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits This is a full‑time, 10‑week (June 7 – August 14) limited (temporary) position. The budgeted salary is $10,000, paid biweekly. For a comprehensive benefits package, visit the University of California Compensation & Benefits website.
How to Apply To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. The application link is
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=83122&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant .
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Background Check & Mandated Reporter This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This position is a mandated reporter; the employee must report observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
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Overview The Pre-College Scholars Program offers domestic and international high school students summer educational experiences on Berkeley campus. Residents advance the campus curriculum, engage in extracurricular activities, and participate in workshops. This position ensures resident well‑being, program compliance, and community integration.
Responsibilities
Model leadership and engage in Pre‑College Scholar activities, encouraging staff and residents to participate.
Maintain awareness of resident issues, particularly concerns of underrepresented populations.
Serve as a campus resource by providing guidance in planning programs, activities, and events.
Support and supervise RAMs & ARDs through resources, feedback, and collaborative planning.
Collaborate with ARDs to design and promote community building activities among residents.
Display appreciation of differences and assist students in developing an understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Act as a mediator in conflict situations using restorative justice practices.
Facilitate a supportive working relationship with the residential team & building staff.
Maintain consistent presence and hours in residence halls.
Attend staff & pod events; support leading all hall meetings.
Be welcoming and supportive during student arrival and departure.
Coordinate & participate in Pre‑College wide events as assigned.
Facilitate staff activities for training and team building.
Establish and monitor structure for weekly programming, expense tracking, inventory, and compliance with departmental standards.
Support residential maintenance and accountability through community building activities.
Help resolve resident problems and basic conflicts; refer serious matters to a Student Life and Development professional.
Use student development theories to promote individual and community responsibility.
Assist students with academic and personal concerns; refer when necessary.
Develop and implement strategies to address developmental needs of specific populations.
Maintain positive relationships with residents and staff that encourage communication and mutual respect.
Encourage a living/learning environment through academic integration activities and campus partner programs.
Assist with emergency response protocol and follow‑up for missing or tardy students.
Address incidents of inappropriate behavior using restorative and developmental approaches.
Effectively resolve student misconduct cases within a restorative framework.
Participate in disaster response preparedness and assist residents if emergencies occur.
Develop, implement, and monitor safety response to fire, earthquake, and other safety incidents.
Serve on staff on‑call rotation; accompany program participants to urgent care or hospital.
Assist in directing summer staff for timely reporting to appropriate staff.
Participate in daily and weekend duty coverage; share holiday duty responsibilities.
Attend and participate in weekly Residential Leadership Team Health & Safety Meeting.
Manage psychological, emotional, medical, or safety related emergencies.
Create Incident Reports and consult with professional staff on conduct action.
Model good COVID‑19 health and safety behavior and enforce campus requirements.
Respond to student behavior that violates campus and program policies.
Coordinate & administer the Residential Life Program under supervision of a Residential Operations Admin.
Maintain ongoing communication with the University and Pre‑College Scholars Program staff.
Complete assigned projects, reports, and inventories as directed.
Attend and participate in staff development activities and training.
Attend mandatory staff training and lead select training as requested by Professional staff.
Review and report changes in housing rosters and communicate inconsistencies to operations staff.
Act as first responder in relaying student concerns regarding residential living to the Pre‑College Scholars program staff.
Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings & professional development activities.
Organize pre‑arrival room walk‑throughs to ensure student rooms are ready for move‑in.
Ensure RAM event planning, programming, and purchasing aligns with program policy and goals.
Complete sections of the end‑of‑program reports by designated deadlines.
Manage community & roommate agreements for specific buildings.
Work with professional staff to complete an end‑of‑program report.
Support Pre‑College Scholars Residential opening and closing.
Support Late Curfew/Overnight Request form process and collect emergency release forms.
Monitor program Slack channels and provide front‑line support to Slack communications.
Maintain facilities through regular building walk‑throughs and liaison with conference services and facilities management.
Conduct regular weekly check‑ins with staff to identify needs for community building and programming efforts.
Train, coach, and support RAMs & ARDs to facilitate leadership and personal growth.
Supervise student engagement efforts within the residential curriculum by RAMs & ARDs.
Develop and maintain staff awareness of campus and community issues.
Plan and implement staff development and community development to aid the RAMs & ARDs.
Support and supervise RAMs and ARDs in administrative assignments for accuracy and timeliness.
Support ARDs with purchasing logistics and ensure financial compliance.
Provide high visibility and availability to staff while serving as a role model for students & staff.
Provide opportunities for staff to receive feedback about the quality and effectiveness of their work.
Assist with and lead at least one session during RAM professional development sessions.
Coach RAMs & ARDs on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and interactions with all residents, staff, and program participants to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment.
Serve as a guide to the student leaders and provide accurate resource information.
Maintain staff compliance with established Residence Life and University Policies.
Conduct regular weekly hall staff meetings on Tuesdays from 7–9 PM with themed weekly topics related to student support, training, and health and safety updates.
Assist with Resident Advisor training & professional development.
Evaluate performance of RAMs & ARDs regularly; provide coaching and guidance to address concerns.
Qualifications
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and service orientation.
Active listening, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm in emergency situations.
1‑2 years residence life experience in a college setting or equivalent professional experience in secondary or higher education.
High school diploma and/or equivalent certification or training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with identity‑based groups or diverse student populations.
International experience or exposure, including study abroad.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, social work, or related field, or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits This is a full‑time, 10‑week (June 7 – August 14) limited (temporary) position. The budgeted salary is $10,000, paid biweekly. For a comprehensive benefits package, visit the University of California Compensation & Benefits website.
How to Apply To apply, submit your resume and cover letter. The application link is
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=83122&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant .
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Background Check & Mandated Reporter This position requires fingerprinting and a background check. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This position is a mandated reporter; the employee must report observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
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