Residential Director; Temporary, U

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The Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Residential Program offers international & domestic high school students the opportunity to live on campus & enjoy the summer at Berkeley; allowing students to enroll in Berkeley courses, get involved in extracurricular activities, excursions, workshops & to take advantage of everything the campus has to offer. Please find more information at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

There are two Resident Director positions available.

• Model leadership and engagement through active participation in Pre-College Scholars programs and encourage staff and residents to participate in the activities.
• Maintains an awareness of the issues of all residents, paying particular attention to the concerns of underrepresented student populations.
• Serve as a campus and community resource for students and staff by providing guidance in planning programs and activities.
• Support and supervises RAMs & ARDs in their community development efforts through identifying resources, & providing feedback.
• Work collaboratively with ARDs to design and promote community building activities among residents in both halls.
• Display appreciation of differences and assist students in developing an understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Act as a mediator in conflict situations when needed using program policy and restorative justice practices.
• Facilitate an effective & supportive working relationship with the residential team & building staff.
• Has a presence in the residence halls and maintains consistent hours to best serve students & staff.
• Regularly attends staff & pod events. Supports leading all hall meetings.
• Is present, welcoming and supportive during student arrival and departure.
• Coordinates & participates in Pre-College wide events as assigned.
• Facilitates staff activities designed to provide training and team building for staff in the unit.
• In collaboration with the Residential Operations Administrator, establishes and monitors structure for RAM/ARD weekly programming, expense tracking, inventory management, and compliance with departmental standards & financial policies.
• Supports residential maintenance and student/staff accountability via community building activities that keep halls sustainable and hygienic
• Helps to resolve resident problems and basic conflicts, referring serious or potentially serious matters to a Student Life and Development professional.

• Using student development theories, promotes individual, community responsibility and development in accordance with the departmental residential curriculum.
• Assists students who have academic and personal concerns. Make appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Develops & implements strategies to address the developmental needs of specific student populations.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with residents and staff that encourage communication and mutual respect.
• Encourage a living/learning environment through academic integration activities, programs involving campus partners.
• Assists with emergency response protocol and follow-up for any students reported missing or tardy to class throughout the summer.
• Addresses incidents of inappropriate behavior using a restorative and developmental approach.
• Effectively resolve cases of student misconduct within an restorative and developmental framework.
• Participates in disaster response preparedness, and assists residents if emergencies occur.

• Work closely with the Pre-College Scholars staff, facilities…