Summer 2026 Bridge Resident Director, Upward Bound Program

Job description

Wilkes University's Upward Bound Program is seeking a Resident Director (RD) to lead the residential experience for its Summer 2026 Bridge Program. The RD will supervise Residential Advisors (RAs), support high school students in a college-preparatory environment, and help create a safe, structured, and engaging campus community. The program runs June 7 through July 31, 2026, and requires the RD to live on campus and supervise students and staff Sunday evenings through Fridays. Responsibilities include overseeing residential operations, supporting student transition to campus life, coordinating programming and evening activities, and collaborating with staff on student support and program planning. Candidates should have experience in residential life, youth programs, mentoring, or a related field (preferred), and be a current or rising college junior, senior, or college graduate. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage and support student staff, handle conflict and student concerns, and work with diverse student populations, including first-generation and low-income students. Candidates must be able to pass a backgr...