UBMS Residential Coordinator

Residential Coordinator

Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is accepting applications for the position of Residential Coordinator. The Upward Bound Math and Science Program (UBMS) is a federally funded initiative aimed at supporting first generation, underserved high school students by enhancing their math and science skills and encouraging them to pursue STEM degrees. The Residential Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) summer residential program, a federally funded initiative supporting first-generation and underserved high school students in STEM education. This supervisory role includes overseeing all residential tutor counselors, managing day-to-day student residential life, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, and maintaining program structure and compliance. Reporting directly to the Program Director, the Residential Coordinator serves as the lead staff member in the residence hall and helps cultivate a safe, inclusive, and academically enriching environment.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Staff Supervision and Leadership

• Supervise, train, and support all Residential Tutor Counselors (RTCs) during the 6-week summer program.
• Coordinate daily schedules, assignments, and performance expectations for RTCs.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, conflict resolution, and performance feedback to residential staff.
• Facilitate daily staff meetings and ensure smooth communication between RTCs and program administration.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.

Student Oversight and Residential Life

• Manage the daily operations of the residential component, including supervision of high school students during day, evening, and overnight hours.
• Develop and enforce policies that promote a safe and respectful community living environment.
• Plan and coordinate educational, recreational, and social programming for students in collaboration with RTCs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for student behavior management and disciplinary issues, escalating serious concerns to the Program Director as needed.

Communication and Compliance

• Maintain regular communication with the Program Director regarding student progress, staff performance, and any incidents.
• Ensure adherence to UBMS, college, state, and federal rules and regulations for youth residential programs.
• Monitor and document student attendance, behavioral concerns, incident reports, and other residential-related matters.

Program Support and Coordination

• Assist in organizing staff training and orientation before the summer program.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative staff to support the overall mission and goals of the UBMS summer experience.
• Contribute to program evaluation by providing feedback and documentation on student and staff performance.

Required Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor's degree in education, STEM areas, psychology, or a related field. Experience: Two (2) years of experience supervising staff and/or mentoring high school students in residential, educational, or youth development programs. Additional Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and overnights, as required by the residential schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the STEM field, education, psychology, or related field of study.
• Previous experience working with TRIO Grant programs or similar or current TRIO participant/Alumni.
• Must have high academic competency in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics.