RESIDENT DIRECTOR - ENTRADA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
ENTRADA DATES:
Training: July 9 – July 17
Program: July 18–31
Program breakdown: August 1
Entrada is a two-week residential academic experience for current high school seniors planning to attend Calvin University in the fall of theirfreshmanyear. The program is designed for students who believe education is a pathway to purpose and who are eager to grow in community with others from diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives while preparing to thrive at Calvin and beyond.
Through college-level coursework, campus living, mentorship, and structured co-curricular programming, Entrada supports students’ academic readiness, personal growth, spiritual development, and leadership formation during their transition to college.
The Resident Director (RD) serves as a primary leader of the residential experience and is part of a team of two Resident Directors overseeing all residence hall functions for the Entrada Scholars Program. The RD provides vision, structure, and daily leadership for the residential community while ensuring a safe, supportive, and Christ-centered environment that fosters belonging, accountability, and growth.
The RDis responsible forplanning, leading, supervising, and evaluating all residence life initiatives connected to the program. This includes supervising a team of eight to nine Resident Assistants, supporting up to approximately 60 Entrada Scholars, coordinating community-building efforts, and partnering closely with academic and student support staff.
The Resident Director also serves as the on-site responder for student emergencies, behavioral concerns, and parent communication, and provides overnight supervision and leadership within the residence hall.
This is a full-time, residential position. Resident Directors must live on campus for the duration of training, program implementation, and closing responsibilities (July 9–August 1). Due to the immersive nature of the role, Resident Directors may notworkother jobs, take classes, or attend external commitments during this period.
REPORTS TO
Director of College Access Programs
SUPERVISES
5-6Resident Assistants
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Run RA staff meetings to ensure program goals and student needs/issues are met
Implements evening and weekend programming in the areas of social, motivational, and spiritual development; supports the academic and emotional needs of students
Provides lead administrative functions for the Program during the weekdays and throughout each weekend and is liveon-campusfor the duration of the program beginning with RA training / orientation
Ensures that students andRAsunderstand and implement Entrada policies and procedures
Consults daily with the AcademicDirector to consider the needs of students and the complimentary functions of social, motivational, and/or spiritual developmental programming with that of academic developmental programming
Serves as a role model to Entrada scholars and residence staff
Works with the College Access staff on pre-program planning and post-program wrap-up as appropriate
Please note:
- Special dietary needs/wants will be at the candidate’s own expense.
- No visitors will be allowed on campus during the program.
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Counseling, Education, Higher Education, or a related field is strongly preferred. A master’s degree in student personnel, counseling, education, or a related field is also preferred.
Qualified candidates will have 1–2 years of full-time experience in summer youth programs or comparable leadership experience, along withdemonstratedexperience supporting students in a multicultural and residential setting.
Current Calvin University seniors may be considered for this role if theydemonstrateexceptional leadership, strong familiarity with the Entrada program and Calvin’s campus culture, and the maturityrequiredto supervise peers and manage residential responsibilities. We welcome applications from candidates who bring deep institutional knowledge, relational leadership, and a commitment to student development.
APPLICATION DEADLINEMay 31, 2026
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an in-person interview
*Please include two professional references along with your resume
COMPENSATION:
$3500 paid in two installments. Room and board will be provided.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
The position requires the ability to explain college policies indifficult situations, write and edit reports or technical documents, coordinate and assess the work of others, and activities requiring significant communication skills. Handles confidential information.
COMPLEXITY
The position requires the ability to solve problems and to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Instructions may befurnishedin written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The position has the authority, itapproved, totake actionor make recommendations that will affect procedures, processes, and practices involving customers or employees within the same department.
DECISION MAKING/JUDGMENT
The responsibilities of this position typically involve projects and/or assignments that have considerable decision-making authorityregardingprocedures, plans, and schedules. In dealing with students almost twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, this job isalmost entirelyindependent.In moments of crisis, there may be procedures in place, but the Resident Director must be able to work independently.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The position requires regular participation with employees or customers,dealswith items of a routine nature with occasional supervision. Participants use information andexpertiseto influence outcomes and solve problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work in this position is performed within routine office conditions, usually without exposure to hazardous or unpleasant conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy.
2. Using a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transform data.
3. Carry equipment as needed.
FAITH and EDUCATIONAL COMMITMENT
1. Commitment to the educational mission of Calvin as a Christian liberal arts University affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church.
2. A commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith, learning, and student development.
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT
Demonstrated awareness and commitment to effectively establishing relationships and positive communication across multiple dimensions of diversity including, but not limited to, race, gender, physical limitations, class, or religious perspectives.
