The Pre-College Resident Director is a professional staff member responsible for the administration and management of their assigned residential areas. The primary responsibilities include initiating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating efforts in the residential area that will result in educational, social, and cultural growth for the individual student and the entire living community. A Resident Director at Tulane University fulfills four primary areas within the Office of Strategic Summer Programs. Responsibilities fall into the categories of staff supervision, community development & programming, departmental responsibilities, student development and administrative tasks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate commitment to personal and departmental development, professionalism, multicultural education, creativity, collaboration, and initiative

• Strong administrative and communication skills

• Crisis management and supervision skills with a focus on student development

• Organizational skills

• Microsoft Office skills

• Leadership/management skills

Required Education and/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel or related field and residence life experience

• Previous student leadership experience