Residential Hall Director- New York

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Residential Hall Director- New York Summer New York, NY, US Salary Range: $34.09 To $34.09 Hourly Job Title: Residential Hall Director, Pre-College 2027 Organization: Edconic Department:Residential and Student Life Reports to: Program Manager (PM) Program Information Edconic Pre - College programs provide students with an immersive environment in which they learn, investigate, and explore while having fun and discovering friends, mentors and instructors who share their passions and interests. It also gives intellectually curious students the opportunity to live and learn in a dynamic location while drawing upon the unrivaled expertise and access of The New York Times, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Vogue College of Fashion, Manchester City Sports Business School, and Wired Educationencouraging students to take their learning beyond the classroom and into the real world. About Edconic Knowledge is our passion. We thrive at the intersection of business and education and have built a global reputation for developing world-class learning programs to nurture the industry leaders of tomorrow. Our mission is to empower lives through education. We seek to understand the passions of a new generation of students to help transform those passions into meaningful and fulfilling career trajectories. We do this by delivering relevant, experiential courses taught by industry experts from the world's best brands. Edconic has been operating for two decades beginning with the acquisition of the London campus of Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2003. Over the years we have built a portfolio of world-class academic programs with iconic brands including Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The School of the New York Times (est. 2016), and Vogue College of Fashion (acquired in 2023), Manchester City Sports Business School, and Wired Education. Edconic is owned by Cambridge Information Group (CIG), a family-owned investment firm since 1971 focused on long-term and meaningful ventures in education, technology, and information services. Position Duties and Responsibilities The RHD is a key leadership position for Edconic's pre-college programs and will play a vital role in ensuring the program's success. This is a live-in position with specific duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the list below: Virtually assist in planning period prior to move-in, including: Building training modules for in-person training. Tracking online staff training completion. Complete roommate assignments for Program Advisors (PAs). Establish On-Call Duty schedule. Other duties, as assigned. Serve as on-site lead and give final sign-off on all mandatory campus wide events including and not limited to, student orientation, closing ceremonies and etc.Partner with Programming Specialists, who lead day-to-day programming. Supervise the Residential staff.The RHD assigns, the RHAD executes, and the RHD is accountable for the pair. Serve as the residential team's bridge to full-time staff. RHADs escalates to the RHD, and the RHD escalates to full-time staff. Oversee all administrative details including: Residential Check-In and Check-Out Staff evaluations Community Building Facilitate training during Staff Training and Student Orientation. Set, schedule & lead weekly residence life staff meetings for your team. Approve the final staff schedule and any changes to it. RHADs maintain the PA schedule and shift swaps. Meet with staff who display behavior concerns and facilitate conduct meetings as necessary. Attend weekly leadership meetings and manage all on-going development for residen ce staff and will relay pertinent information on these topics to the students in a suitable and timely manner. Attend co-curricular events and activities. Manage student interactions using student management software. Act as a mentor and role model to PCs, students and staff through everyday actions and good decision-making. Ensure that all staff and students understand the program policies and expectations and address violations of the student handbook. Serve as the escalation point of contact for the Student Center, set expectations for Student Services Representatives (SSRs), and build the Welcome Desk schedule with the Student Services Supervisor (SSS). Escalate urgent work orders submitted by RHADs. Serve On-Call Duty and Back Up On-Call shifts (see below). Communicate with parents/guardians regarding student needs and concerns. Mediate conflicts as they arise. Qualifications The Residence Hall Director will be an experienced residential education professional with prior leadership experience and a minimum of 3 years of work in comparable positions. Prior work in a university program, boarding school, or as guidance counselor is particularly desirable. Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure Must be legally authorized to work in the United States 3+ years of related work experience Must be CPR certified or be willing to obtain prior to start of program. Two references required The RHD must complete an online training prior to move-in and will move into the residence halls on Sunday, May 31st, 2026, in preparation for in person which begins Monday, June 1st, 2026. Dates of commitment are below: Pro Staff Virtual Training: 2nd week of April Virtual Training: May 25th, 26th and May 27th Move-in: May 30th Term 2: June 20th - July 2nd Term 3: July 4th - July 16th Term 4: July 18th - July 30th Move-out: July 31st *Move in Dates may change Curfew and Proximity To maintain student-to-staff ratios overnight, staff may be required to remain within a 15-minute walk of campus after 11 p.m. on their working nights. Staff do not have curfew or proximity restrictions on their days off. Overnight shift - 24-hour Emergency The Pre - College program gives students and staff a 24-hour Emergency Phone Number to report incidents such as medical and mental health emergencies, severe conduct violations, unforeseen and/or troubling circumstances, building maintenance emergencies and other similar escalations. Pro-Staff working overnight shift must always have Emergency Phone and are required to: Answer the Emergency Phone during the length of shift, including overnight phone calls while on shift. Respond to calls in a timely manner and follow The School's Escalation Protocols that match the incident being called in. Call Full-Time On-Call for guidance and escalation, when appropriate. If required, travel with students/staff to hospital and/or police station and give Emergency Phone to Back Up On- Call. Records all incidents in a nightly log. During overnight shifts, staff are required to stay within the building and immediate area and must maintain sobriety. This position offers the following: An opportunity to work with a passionate team of diverse people. Housing with the possibility of a single room and shift meals provided. Chaperone events such to local attractions An hourly rate of $34.09 Language Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent command of the English language. Ability to speak another language a plus. Physical Demands The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach. Ability to lift to 25 lbs. Other Requirements All staff will be working closely with minors and will need to pass a criminal background check and successfully complete all training. All positions will require use of one's personal cell phone. The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a basic office/academic environment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Edconic reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion. Edconic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambridge Information Group Inc