STUDENT-Residential Coordinator 1

Work with the Office of Extended Studies to provide direct supervision and leadership for the residential and social aspects of the summer pre-college programs. Primary responsibilities of this position are to:

• Train and supervise a team of 7-10 Resident Assistants (RAs) to design, implement, and execute social activities and programming for participants (roughly 20/30 high school students in June and roughly 150/200 students in July). 
• Schedule duty time, on call, and programmatic responsibilities for RAs.
• Provide direction to RAs regarding supervising the movement and whereabouts of the participants on campus, maintaining an orderly atmosphere in the residential halls (e.g., check-in/check-out process, delivery of student mail, disbursement of student meds, etc.), responding to emergency situations, and enforcing policies and procedures to support the safety and well-being of the minor students. 
• Manage and lead RAs, which may include intervening and providing constructive feedback to RAs who may not be completing job duties as assigned.
• Manage and/or supervise distribution of medications to participants as authorized by Hammond Health Center, parents/legal guardians, and program policy.  In significant medical situations, it may be necessary to drive and accompany minor student to the hospital.  
• Coordinate housing assignments along with other Ithaca College staff for participants of the program. 
• Coordinate with the Director of Extended Studies on all issues related to the residential or social aspects of the pre-college programs.
• Be knowledgeable regarding the Ithaca College Minor Protection Policy and take steps necessary to ensure compliance with the policy. 

This is a full-time, residential, live-in position. 

Ithaca College's Summer College Programs Resident Coordinator will gain: 

• Management and supervisory experience in Residence Life and Youth Programs, supervised by a FT Ithaca College Director.
• Programming and event planning experience for high school-age students anticipating a transition to college.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse population of students and staff members.

A number of the pre-college participants enroll from low socioeconomic school districts and receive full financial aid through Ithaca College and nonprofit foundation partners.

Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience working in Residence Life including 1 year in a supervisory role (RAs and/or other student leaders). Residence hall or other programming/event planning experience. Experience working with a diverse population of students. A current, valid, domestic driver’s license is also required. Must consent to and be able to pass a federal and state criminal history and sex offender background check by the college. 

Compensation: The Resident Coordinator is provided with a room and meal plan for the duration of their employment. This will be a stipend position that pays roughly $1,199.10 per week.

Dates: June 21 - August 2, 2026