VCUarts Summer Pre-College Program 2026 - Residence Life (Head and Assistant Head - two positions)

Responsibilities

The Head and Assistant Head of Residence Life are essential leadership positions in the Summer Pre-College Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts (VCUarts).

• Oversee all aspects of the residential experience.
• Supervise and support the Summer Pre-College Counseling team.
• Ensure that the team of counselors provides a superior quality experience for each participant.
• Assume the utmost responsibility for ensuring the conduct, safety, and overall well-being of the students living on-site.
• Enable students to contribute to and be a part of a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, while also promoting VCU and encouraging program participants to apply to an arts program.
• Serve as backup to the Head of Residence Life.
• Leverage the position to contribute to and be a part of a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, while also promoting VCU and encouraging program participants to apply to an arts program.
• Attend mandatory training on July 11th.
• Complete all applicable training specific to working with minors in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field, and/or professional training and experience that equates to a graduate degree.
• Significant training and work experience with high school students.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a high level of patience and sensitivity, as well as a commitment to meet the needs of the students at all times.
• The ability to provide leadership and to closely monitor the students throughout the program to ensure their safety.
• A clear understanding of University and Residence Life policies, as well as the ability to monitor behavior and convey policies to the students.
• A valid driver’s license and transportation.
• The ability to walk long distances for extended periods.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Previous substantial experience in residence life and counseling is strongly preferred, as is previous experience working in a summer arts program for high school students.