Brown University · 1 month ago
Residential Seasonal Staff, Pre-College Student Life
Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $21.50/hrBrown University’s Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for pre-college students. The Residential Seasonal Staff will facilitate student life experiences, promote student development, and provide operational support while engaging with high school students in a residential context.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Facilitate a vibrant student life experience for Pre-College participants that is developmental, memorable and fun
Build and maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive student community while addressing student needs
Learn about the Pre-College programs in order to better support student success in and out of the classroom
Assist with staffing of all-campus programmatic events, including but not limited to: Excursions, Movie Nights, Activities Fairs and the College Fair
Demonstrate acceptable standards of conduct within the residence hall and larger campus communities
Enforce Pre-College policies and procedures for Pre-College students, including addressing participant behavior directly with participants and ensuring appropriate documentation, communication and accountability
Intervene with unsafe, inappropriate and concerning behavior and ensure proper follow-up and documentation
Provide developmental advising for participants and make appropriate referrals to colleagues and/or emergency support personnel, as necessary
Respond to inquiries quickly, thoroughly, and productively to ensure participants continue to have trust in the program’s ability to support them toward successful completion
Be visible, available and approachable to support participants and their families and other support systems
Serve on a rotating on-call schedule as part of a multi-level crisis response team aimed at supporting Pre-College students when programs are in session. On-call coverage spans daytime, evening, weekends and holidays
Be available to assist in case of emergency or unplanned student need with little to no prior notice
Complete administrative paperwork, including but not limited to health and safety forms, facilities work orders, media services work orders, duty logs, payroll sheets and program forms, in a timely manner
Assist with the collection of documents, forms and waivers from students
Provide flexible support for a variety of academic, enrollment, and operational needs that overlap with student life, as needed
Facilitate all Sunday check-ins for residential programs and orientation sessions as a visible member of the Pre-College Student Life team
Support residence hall check-in and check-out operations, including but not limited to key distribution/collection, room inspections, and building preparations for your building/area
Create and post informational signage for the residence hall
Complete tasks and trainings for Pre-College Student Life during weeks when Pre-College students are not in your residence hall(s)
Maintain appropriate levels of privacy, confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy at all times
Staff may be required to move their room assignment to accommodate pre-college student housing
Completing other duties as assigned, as the summer is a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Assist in building a sense of team and collaboration within the staff
Attend and participate in all applicable training sessions
Participate in ongoing training opportunities throughout summer
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings (typically 2-3 per week), as well as weekly one-on-one meetings with your supervisor
Participate in debrief meetings and evaluations at the conclusion of your employment
Log hours worked in a timely manner and provide supervisors with adequate documentation
Qualification
Required
Employment dates are June 11 - July 27, 2026
It is estimated that seasonal staff members will work on average, 35 hours per week, including required evening and weekend hours. Some weeks, with assigned tasks, the position may exceed that average
Seasonal staff must have a phone with a data plan and a computer
Demonstrate cultural competence and inclusiveness; sensitivity to and understanding of diverse perspectives that students and staff bring to their work, including those of academic, socioeconomic, culture, race and ethnicity, ability, gender, sexuality, and intersectional identities
Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively, and to manage multiple tasks effectively
All seasonal staff are expected to abide by all staff policies throughout your employment
All seasonal staff are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding all student information
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background check and education requirements, and, for current undergraduate students, additional review of any institutional conduct violations will be required
Move about inside the office and throughout all residence halls – encompassing :2.1 million square feet
Occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions
Due to safety concerns with minors, seasonal staff members are not permitted to have guests visit and/or stay in their residential spaces. Staff members will need to seek alternative options for hosting guests
Benefits
Single room provided
Meal plan
15 hours of paid time off
Membership to the Brown University Nelson Fitness Center for the duration of your employment.
Free ridership on RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority).
Company
Brown University
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.
Founded in 1764
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$860.76MKey Investors
RI Life Science HubNASADepartment of Energy & Environment
2025-07-28Debt Financing· $500M
2025-04-11Debt Financing· $300M
2024-08-08Grant· $0.01M
Leadership Team
Sylvia R. Carey-Butler
VP for institutional equity and diversity
Diane Lipscombe
Professor of Neuroscience
Recent News
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