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 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 Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for providing direction and support to students in the residence halls and during out-of-classroom activities. RA’s also supports the work of the Resident Directors, under the direction of the Residential Program Director and will help assist with social activity design and delivery. The primary work hours are between 2:15 pm and 11:15 pm during the week, with a rotating schedule on weekends to cover 7:00 am to 11:15 pm. During the training period work hours are generally between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. The work schedule allows for one day off per week as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend mandatory training & staff meetings.
• Support the preparation of the residence halls for student arrival and residency
• Attend and participate in all registration and orientation activities for students in the program
• Support student activities as appropriate during evenings and weekends.
• Assist in the oversight of the Residence Hall by managing and overseeing a residential wing of approximately 12-20 students, leading floor wing meetings and conducting regular check-ins with residents.
• Deliver social programming in collaboration with RD’s & program administrators.
• Provide negotiation & mediation, problem identification, and problem-solving options and skills for students.
• Respond to emergencies or other crisis situations that occur.
• Maintain timely communication with Resident Directors and program administrators about all student concerns.
• Enforce regulations of the program, including curfews.
• Oversee student participation in on & off campus programming.
• Report through Maxient on conduct and care concerns as well as maintenance issues in student rooms and in common areas.
• Support the documentation of student progress and the production of final report on every student in the program.
• Act and follow-up on duties assigned by supervisor.
• Support social growth and college readiness skills.
• Work to build a supportive community with students under your purview.
• Uphold a standard of professional interactions with peers and supervisors.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Evidence of understanding Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability to a changing environment that includes working independently as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions and exercise balanced judgment in evaluating situations.
• Experience working with high school or college aged students in an academic or residential setting.
• Complete one year of college.
• Interest in Education, Social Work, Res. Life, or Counseling/Mental Health related career paths is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• This is a dynamic and mobile position.

Compensation & Application Procedure: Resident Assistants will receive a stipend of $3800. Other benefits include a private room in HSP student residence hall and meals for the duration of the program contract. Contract Dates: July 1 – 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: $3,800.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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