Yale Youg Global Scholars Residential Life Manager

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Overview

Students and early career professionals interested in exploring global education while immersed in an inclusive community are invited to join our Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) summer team. YYGS is a summer academic enrichment residential program for outstanding high school students from around the world that is administered by Yale’s Office of International Affairs (OIA). In 2026, YYGS will host up to 650 high school students at a time in a series of three2-week sessions. Sessions will cover academic topics in STEM, social sciences, and cross-disciplinary areas. YYGS is a unique learning opportunity for both our participants and staff.

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Residential Life (ADRL), 1 RLM is hired; this individual will directly supervise 4 College Leads. The Residential Life Manager and their team are responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming YYGS community, ensuring the safety and security of YYGS participants, and ensuring that the facilitating program operations in each of the respective college is happening. The RLM is responsible for maintaining a constant presence in residential colleges throughout the program to respond to and support staff/student needs and address them in a timely manner. Due to the nature of this program, the RLM may also be asked to help/fill in other duties as assigned to support the overall staffing needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Residential Life Team of two unique YYGS residential colleges, including Residential Life Leads, and their respective Residential Fellows (total 45). Empower staff to work independently and together. Support their needs, monitor their work ethics and quality of work, ensure their schedules are adequately/equitably staffed, and provide ongoing constructive feedback.

Serve as a proxy for the ADRL in their absence, making decisions while also communicating with the Director.

Hold conversations around accountability to ensure staff are successful in their roles.

Ensure the college’s Program Office is well staffed, ensure all residential needs of participants are met (facilities and accommodation, etc.) and report any concerns.

Required Skills and Abilities



Preferred Skills and Abilities

Job Description

Complete assignments, as requested.

Required Education and Experience

Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.  Some undergraduate/graduate positions may specify a student of a specific degree program, field of study, etc.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Job Posting Date

01/08/2026

Job Category

Temporary/Casual

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

No Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Location

393 Prospect Street, New Haven, Connecticut

 
Background Check Requirements

 

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

 
Health Requirements

 

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

 
Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

 
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