Dean of Residential Life & Student Affairs

COMPENSATION: STIPEND - $5,000; (subject to all applicable tax-withholding and other required deductions)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Contract

TIME FRAME: June 17, 2026 – July 10, 2026

LOCATION: On-Site at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

ABOUT SEEDS

SEEDS – Access Changes Everything (founded in 1992 as NJ SEEDS) is a privately funded, nonprofit organization. We change the lives of motivated, high-achieving students from households with limited means by transforming their educational opportunities.

SEEDS’ programs include advanced academic classes, cultural enrichment opportunities, and leadership training to prepare students for placement at exceptional educational institutions where they can realize their full potential. We encourage our alumni to be leaders who give back to the community. With more than 200 students per year and more than 3,400 graduates, every member of SEEDS’ 25-person main office staff and 75-person site staff understands how their work contributes to students’ success every day.

The College Scholars Program (CSP) was announced in April 2015 as an immersion experience designed to reach three times as many students in a wider geographic area than SEEDS’ existing high school academic initiative. College Scholars participate in academic classes each Saturday during the spring of students’ eleventh-grade year, and throughout the twelfth grade. In addition, students take part in a three-week residential session during the summer before their senior year in high school.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Dean of Residential Life & Student Affairs oversees and manages all residential affairs as they relates to the Scholars, including but not limited to dormitory life, meals and recreational activities. The Dean works closely with the Dean of Studies and Dean of Student Advisement to ensure all Scholars are excelling within the program and student concerns are being addressed reporting into Programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in pre-planning meetings in the spring and post wrap-up meetings in late summer/early fall (dates to be determined)
• Attend a four-day pre-summer training starting June 17
• Manage all residential life affairs which include dormitory life, all meals and weekend recreational activities
• Create dormitory room assignments for all Scholars and Student Advisors 
• Plan and execute weekend recreational activities, which include but are not limited to movie night, socials, and field day
• Report student issues and concerns as they arise
• Attend daily check-in meetings with Deans for overall management of summer operations

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must have at minimum a bachelor’s degree with demonstrated extracurricular leadership experience
• Must have experience managing dormitory life at the collegiate or independent school level
• Must possess excellent project management skills
• Must be skilled in crisis management and problem solving
• Must have excellent oral communication skills

ADDITONAL EXPECTATIONS

• On-site resident for the length of the entire program
• Be accessible throughout the academic day
• Interface with families as needed
• Additional duties as needed

COMPENSATION:

• STIPEND - $5,000; (subject to all applicable tax-withholding and other required deductions)
• Room and board provided

Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume with the subject line as "Dean of Residential Life & Student Affairs – College Scholars Program – Summer 2026" to the following email address: [email protected]

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