Job Description

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

Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy.  This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.

For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.

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