Pub Summer Academy Head Resident

DATES

June 12 - Aug 5, 2026 (dates may vary slightly)

Project Director

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

Live in and continually supervise PUB’s residential environment (high school minors and Res Team).

• Assist in the selection of the Peer Mentors (PMs).
• Supervise the Residential Team (Peer Mentors (PM) and one Night-Watch Person), including facilitating frequent team meetings and weekly performance reviews for the purpose of professional development.
• Partner with PUB’s Admin Team to present initial training and assure PM participation in ongoing training.
• Develop and ensure implementation of comprehensive team duty rosters, such as on-call, recreational activity supervision, and other relevant duties.
• Coordinate identification and implementation of a six-week evening schedule of social, cultural, and recreational activities. Assure Scholars’ timely arrival at and active participation in scheduled evening activities.
• Conduct nightly dorm meetings with Scholars and PMs. Monitor mediation team proceedings. Attend joint meetings with the Administrative and Academic Teams as required.
• Assure accurate and thorough pre and post-building and room inventories. Liaise with University Housing to ensure that the physical facility is consistently properly maintained.
• Advocate for PMs to ensure that they have the resources necessary to carry out their responsibilities.
• Debrief with Night Watch each morning, inform the Administrative Team of extraordinary occurrences and/or rules violations. Review with Res Team and submit weekly Behavior-Points Report by 9:00 a.m. Fridays.
• Follow the provided University procedures immediately for cases of emergencies.
• Facilitate cohesive working relationships among, and develop and implement a forum for, Academic and Peer mentors to share information regarding Scholars.
• Assure Scholar and PM adherence to PUB and University policies and procedures on campus and on field trips.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Project Director.

• Experience that demonstrates above-average maturity and patience. A flexible attitude with good leadership, team, communication, supervisory, and programming skills.
• At least two years' previous experience working with at-risk, culturally diverse youth, preferably in a residential setting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record. (Must qualify for driving OU vehicles.)
• Commitment to being a positive role model, helping students prepare for college, and inclusivity.
• Participation in PUB training June 12-20.
• Graduate status preferred. Near completion of a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, THE HEAD RESIDENT CANNOT WORK ELSEWHERE OR ATTEND CLASSES DURING THE SUMMER ACADEMY.