2022 Summer Junior Programs Resident Counselor
Organization Summary
The English Language Center (ELC) has been dedicated to providing English programs of the highest quality to international students since 1978. By employing highly qualified and dedicated instructors and by utilizing a dynamic and comprehensive curriculum, ELC provides the perfect environment for rapid language improvement. ELC also offers students extensive support services to ensure that their stay in the United States is culturally as well as educationally enriching.
ELC’s Junior Programs welcome over 800 international students between the ages of 11-17 every summer and operate out of 2 campuses across the country:
Boston, MA (June 18th - August 6th)
University of California, Los Angeles (June 18th - August 13th)
Our summer programs give students the opportunity to study English in the summer and have fun with other international students at UCLA or Boston. Offered during June, July, and August our summer junior programs provide students with a 20-lesson per week Semi-Intensive English Course, on-campus accommodation, and daily activities. We are looking for enthusiastic employees who want to gain valuable experience in international education and youth development.
Role Description
Resident Counselors are central to a successful student experience and the success of the ELC community. They serve as the primary supervision of students while in the residence or on activities or excursions and report to both Resident Directors and Activities Coordinators. and have three major responsibilities: 1) Residential duties supervising students in the dormitory, 2) Leading and supervising student activities during afternoons and weekends and/or student arrivals/departures, 3) Building and contributing a positive and supportive environment which promotes intercultural understanding and community. They are enthusiastic and resourceful leaders who look forward to working with international youth. Resident Counselors are engaged members of the ELC team who are strong team players and put the needs of the students first. This is a residential position.
ELC Core Values
We aim to employee staff that are invested in the following values:
Cultivating a Safe and Friendly Community
- Individuals increase their positive impact on the community by consistently being kind, considerate, and responsible.
Inhabiting a Team Mindset
- Individuals participate in a cooperative and supportive team culture. They consistently demonstrate accountability through communication, open-mindedness, and adaptability.
Ensuring Enriching Experiences
- Individuals commit to providing an educationally, socially and culturally enriching experience. They consistently engage in our community and build relationships using open communication and active participation.
Fostering a Spirit of Integrity and Trustworthiness
- Individuals contribute to an atmosphere that respects the needs of the community. They consistently utilize communication, honesty, and experiences to share concerns, overcome problems and take advantage of opportunities.
Commiting to a Performance Driven Outlook
- Individuals demonstrate initiative, seek creative solutions, think critically, and bring a unique perspective to support our mission and enhance our shared goals. They are consistently learning, growing, and improving to support and strengthen our shared experience.
Resident Counselor Responsibilities
Duties of the Resident Counselor include but are not limited to:
Residence Life
- Following the directives and duty schedule as assigned by the Resident Directors.
- Reporting all rule violations to the Resident Directors.
- Counseling or responding to students in need of aid or assistance.
- Responding to student emergencies in resident halls.
- Conducting rounds on residence hall floors.
- Under the direction of the Resident Director, running arrival and departure programs on Saturdays.
- Enforcing disciplinary measures as assigned by the Resident Directors.
- Facilitating daily floor meetings.
- Contributing to a positive, welcoming community which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Creating door decorations
- Celebrating birthdays
- Encouraging participation in all activities
- Supporting students and adhering to the daily schedule
- Taking advantage of down time to lead icebreakers and foster connection between students
- Enforcing dormitory curfews and performing nightly bedtime checks
Activities
- Following the directives and activities schedule as assigned by the Activities Coordinators.
- Read through the description to gain some knowledge of the activity to provide the students with relevant information and serve as an enthusiastic tour guide
- Leading, guiding, and supervising mandatory and optional activities .
- Leading and supervising optional evening activities and excursions with enthusiasm.
- Ask questions when activity details are unclear.
- Working with the Activities Coordinator to suggest and plan optional evening activities.
Reporting all attendance and behavioral problems from activities to the RDs.
- Ensuring the safety of your assigned group at all times.
- Accompanying and leading students on weekend excursions.
- Following contingency and emergency plans for all weekend excursions.
Other duties as assigned by Senior Staff:
- Attending daily activity meetings and staff meetings
- Filing written incident and progress reports as needed
- Collaborating with fellow RCs to provide students and staff with the best experience possible
- Collaborating with Housing and APPU Coordinator to ensure efficient arrival and departure for students
- Serving as a mentor and role model for students and colleagues
- Representing ELC with professionalism, integrity, kindness, and enthusiasm
- Assisting in finding missing students who are not in attendance for classes and/or activities
Academic:
- Assisting with student academic orientation on Mondays
- May be asked to assist with grading
- Supervising students during break times and while traveling to and from classes
- Keeping students engaged during downtime with small activities and games
Other duties to be determined by the Junior Programs Senior Staff and/or Campus Manager/Resident Directors throughout the program.