LMU Pre-College Summer Programs enrolls upward of 150 high school students (14-18 years old) in June and July to experience a residential sneak peek at college life. While on campus, students attend innovative academic courses taught by both visiting lecturers and LMU faculty, and are designed to inspire critical and creative thought in a fun and collaborative way. This is their opportunity to experience college level classes, grow as individuals, and learn what it truly means to have the heart of an LMU Lion.
And that's where you come in.
If you are a current graduate student with a passion for LMU and a desire to help transform the lives of these talented Summer Lions, then we invite you to apply to be a Summer Programs Graduate Residential Leader.
Job Specifications:
- Attend and participate in Graduate Residential Leader training from June 14-16, 2024
- Facilitate Resident Advisor Training from June 17-21, 2024
- Serve as a mentor and leader to 15-18 resident advisors (undergraduate students) and 140-200 high school participants over the course of the program
- Plan and implement programs on and off campus to enhance Summer Programs student experience
- Confront students who impose upon community standards and violate Summer Programs and/or University policies
- Maintain building safety and security
- Serve on a 24-hour emergency duty rotation, which includes conducting rounds, submitting duty logs, assisting with lockouts, and offering student support
- Work collaboratively with various on-campus departments to ensure the success of the program
- Chaperone on-campus social events and off-campus trips
- Attend meetings with Resident Advisors
- Attend a series of planning meetings (dates to be provided in advance) before and during the program
- Answer student and parent inquiries
- Mediate roommate conflicts
- Limited time off based on supervisor approval
Additional Information:
All individuals (including students, faculty, staff, and volunteers) who will be working directly with, supervising, chaperoning or otherwise overseeing minors on campus must complete and clear a Live Scan fingerprinting check (as well as a background check) prior to the program start date.
Who We're Looking For:
- Current LMU Graduate Students (strong preference for students in the Counseling or Higher Education programs) in good standing with the university
- Strong interest in serving high school or college-aged students
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
- Previous Resident Advisor experience is a plus, but not required
- Given the responsibilities of this position, limited outside commitments will be approved on a case-by-case basis
- Must be available to live on campus from June 14, 2024 - July 28, 2024*
*Please note that this is a live-in position requiring availability on nights, weekends and some holidays. Schedules will allow for limited flexibility.
Read the full 2024 Graduate Residential Leader Job Description
Compensation:
- Hourly pay of $18/hr
Additional Perks:
- On-campus housing from June 14-July 28
- A meal package of 3 daily meals for the duration of the programs
- Off-campus trips such as Disneyland
Application Timeline:
- Application is due February 16, 2024
- Interviews are scheduled for February and early March
- Application status updates will be communicated in early March 2024
The Graduate Residential Leader Application is Now Open!