Resident Director- Entrada Scholars Program

About the role

Entrada is a two-week residential academic experience for current high school seniors planning to attend Calvin University in the fall of their freshman year. The program is designed for students who believe education is a pathway to purpose and who are eager to grow in community with others from diverse backgrounds, stories, and perspectives while preparing to thrive at Calvin and beyond. Through college-level coursework, campus living, mentorship, and structured co-curricular programming, Entrada supports students' academic readiness, personal growth, spiritual development, and leadership formation during their transition to college. The Resident Director (RD) serves as a primary leader of the residential experience and is part of a team of two Resident Directors overseeing all residence hall functions for the Entrada Scholars Program. The RD provides vision, structure, and daily leadership for the residential community while ensuring a safe, supportive, and Christ-centered environment that fosters belonging, accountability, and growth. The RD is responsible for planning, leading, supervising, and evaluating all residence life initiatives connected to the program. This includes supervising a team of eight to nine Resident Assistants, supporting up to approximately 60 Entrada Scholars, coordinating community-building efforts, and partnering closely with academic and student support staff. The Resident Director also serves as the on-site responder for student emergencies, behavioral concerns, and parent communication, and provides overnight supervision and leadership within the residence hall. This is a full-time, residential position. Resident Directors must live on campus for the duration of training, program implementation, and closing responsibilities (July 9-August 1). Due to the immersive nature of the role, Resident Directors may not work other jobs, take classes, or attend external commitments during this period. REPORTS TO : Director of College Access Programs SUPERVISES : 5-6 Resident Assistants MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Run RA staff meetings to ensure program goals and student needs/issues are met Implements evening and weekend programming in the areas of social, motivational, and spiritual development; supports the academic and emotional needs of students Provides lead administrative functions for the Program during the weekdays and throughout each weekend and is live on-campus for the duration of the program beginning with RA training / orientation Ensures that students and RAs understand and implement Entrada policies and procedures Consults daily with the A cademic Director to consider the needs of students and the complimentary functions of social, motivational, and/or spiritual developmental programming with that of academic developmental programming Serves as a role model to Entrada scholars and residence staff Works with the College Access staff on pre-program planning and post-program wrap-up as appropriate Please note: - Special dietary needs/wants will be at the candidate's own expense. - No visitors will be allowed on campus during the program.