Under the general supervision this position will be the residential lead for the Summer Programs office providing guidance and support to Residential Advisors and supervise high school students during our summer residential program.
Will live in Summer Program assigned residence hall beginning June 9 and ending July 20. Will be responsible for supervision of residential staff and oversight of precollege high school participants including maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
- Through this position the individual will supervise and be responsible for developing and maintain positive ongoing relationships with Resident Advisors and high school participants throughout their participation in the program
- Enhance leadership organizational problemsolving and communication skills in a safe educational environment while enhancing their ability to establish and maintain meaningful and professional student and staff relationships.
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with students mentoring them on academic personal social and college/career concerns in a professional manner.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a positive and safe environment in the residence hall for students and staff by enforcing program policies and creating an atmosphere that appreciates the diverse cultures traditions lifestyles and beliefs of all students.
- Take primary responsibility for students in his/her group by monitoring academic personal and social progress planning structured activities and collaborating with other staff.
- Assist and take leadership on regular program activities such as tutoring and study sessions conducting morning wake up calls and evening lights out rounds in the residence hall checking off meals checking in and checking out students during arrival and departure times and supervising students in the residence hall and on offcampus field trips.
- Handle and/or refer student disciplinary issues crises and personal issues to appropriate staff while maintaining student confidentiality and attending regular staff meetings.
- Handle and/or refer residential staff disciplinary issues
- Performs a variety of administrative/secretarial duties to support the program.
- Answers phones routes callers takes messages.
- Perform other tasks as reasonably assigned
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
- Applicant must have graduated college in good academic standing. They must possess strong leadership qualities and have the ability to function as a team player.
- Must be able to communicate constructively and effectively.
- Must be sensitive respectful and understanding of the needs of economically and academically disadvantaged ethnically diverse high school students.
- Must be able to establish and maintain a trusting and productive working relationship with program students and staff.
- Must possess the commitment and stamina to participate constructively in potentially stressful personal interactions and situations.
- Experience working with high school students in a residential setting is highly desirable.
- Valid California Drivers License is preferred.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
Staff PerDiem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Salary range
$0.00 $25.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)