Job Description

The High School Summer Program is three weeks in length and provides rising high school juniors and seniors with an introduction to college living and learning.? This is a great opportunity for high school students to grow academically and socially. Students will attend a skills development course, writing course, elective choice, and activities.? By the end of the program, students will have discovered strategies and tools for academic success, improved interpersonal communication, developed oral and written expression skills, and learned how to advocate for their living & learning needs. The High School Program includes Traditional Track and Social Pragmatics Track. The Social Pragmatics track includes a residential program designed to help students build social pragmatic skills through living on campus and working with Social Coaches, as well as courses to help improve academic skills. Afternoon, evening, and weekend activities, as well as some classes, combine students from both tracks. Both curricular and co-curricular activities provide opportunities for students to build successful social connections as well as develop strong academic routines and college living strategies.

?Primary function: The Lead Resident Director (LRD) is responsible for providing direction and support to Residential Life staff, and students in the residence halls and during out-of-classroom activities and daily life. LRD will also support the work of program administrators and help to organize a staff of Resident Assistants (RA), Program Assistants (PA), and Night Proctors (NP). The primary work schedule for this position is in the afternoon and evening, sharing and rotating responsibilities with other Resident Directors (RD). The LRD works in conjunction with the Residential Program Director (RPD) of the High School Program to lead and give appropriate feedback to the RD team and support the RA team. The work schedule allows for one day off per week. During the training work hours are generally between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additionally, the LRD will meet with the Residential Program Director of the HSP prior to training to ensure understanding of the position and to outline a framework of teamwork.

? Specific Responsibilities:

Attend and help perform mandatory training for staff; model and enforce safety policies. Oversee the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency. Participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program. Provide operational oversight of the programs (approximately 135 students total) in three residence halls. Participate in an on-call rotation with the Assistant Director. Provide direct supervision of Res Life in conjunction with the RPD, in addition to staff coaching and development. Attend all appropriate staff meetings and lead as assigned. Provide negotiation, mediation, problem identification, and problem-solving options and skills for students. Respond to emergency/crisis situations that occur; consult and coordinate with Health Services staff as needed. With the Residential Program Director, help to coordinate and supervise weekend activities (both on and off campus). Enforce regulations of the program, including curfews. Supervise reporting and report through Maxient on conduct and care concerns as well as maintenance issues. In conjunction with the Residential Program Director, responsible for supervising the documentation of student progress and producing final reports in consultation with program administrators. Act and follow-up on duties assigned by supervisor. Work with counseling support to care for students in crisis and de-escalate situations Hold professional boundaries with RD/RA/PA/NP staff members and work to build a supportive team.
Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree and/or demonstrated experience working with students with LD/ADHD and/or Autism, with an understanding of executive function/dysfunction. Experience and a genuine commitment/desire to work with high school students Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, lead staff members to work together, and to support a positive, growth-oriented working environment are extremely desirable attributes. Experienced in leading a team or working closely with a group of individuals toward a common goal. Candidates should have a strong record of accomplishment as a teacher and/or advisor and a positive attitude, as well as a genuine love of working with high school-aged students of varying academic and developmental levels. Additionally, LRD candidate should be licensed to drive in the United States. This is a dynamic and mobile position.
Compensation & Application Procedure: Lead Resident Director will receive a stipend of $6000. Other benefits include a private room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program contract. Contract Dates: June 25 - August 6, 2026

How to Apply

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three work references. Please email your application to humanresources@landmark.edu.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pay: $6,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person