Northwestern University · 22 hours ago
CTD Temporary Summer Assistant Residential Director, Grades 6-12
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New GradNorthwestern University is offering a position for an Assistant Residential Director for their CTD Academic Summer Camp. The role involves serving as a residential leader, supporting staff and students, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment during the summer program.
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Responsibilities
Learn, uphold, and implement CTD policies and procedures, including the CTD Honor Code
Assist the Residential Director to ensure implementation of CTD’s standard of supervision at all times
Plan and execute specialized functions on the program team, communicating pertinent information to staff and students
Assist the residential director in fostering an inclusive, fun, and safe residential community
Ensure that rules and procedures are enforced consistently and respectfully by residential staff; address challenging behavior as necessary
Communicate any student or staff concerns to the Residential Director or Program Coordinator
Directly supervise and support a small cohort of residential staff in their work with students
Assist the Residential Director in leading daily residential team meetings
Assist the Residential Director with parent communication. Respond to parent concerns quickly, efficiently and appropriately whether communicating in person, on FaceTime, on the phone, or by e-mail
Assist the Residential Director to support development of social-emotional skills among students
Assist the Residential Director to support student health regarding medication, diet and exercise, hygiene, sleep, stress management, and any specific health needs indicated by the family
Assist the Residential Director to evaluate residential staff performance
Assist the Residential Director to evaluate Summer Program and Summer Program staff
Assist the Residential Director to provide support to any CTD program on the Evanston campus, as needed
Assist the Residential Director to assume program-related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff
Be willing to drive a Northwestern University-provided minivan across campus and across town
Assume program-related responsibilities as reasonably requested by CTD directors and administrators
Qualification
Required
Current or past enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program
Experience working with students in a residential program setting
Experience using cloud sharing tools, such as Google Drive
Training or background in identifying and addressing social and emotional needs of students
Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Professional demeanor; motivated, flexible and adaptable
A positive attitude toward a position's expectations and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Personal responsibility for the wellbeing of the students and staff with whom they work
Proven leadership experience; staff management experience preferred
Must be able to traverse distances of at least one mile with or without accommodation
Must be able to lift and/or maneuver at least 40lbs
Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork
Must be licensed to drive in the U.S
Preferred
Staff management experience preferred
Benefits
Room and board
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$98.02MKey Investors
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2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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