Yale Young Global Scholars Residential Life Lead

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Hourly Range

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)’s 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 three 2-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), a team of four Residential Life Leads will be trained and gain experience leading our summer Residential College offices and staff. They will also work proactively with YYGS leadership to mentor and supervise participants. The College Leads and their team of Residential Fellows are responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming YYGS community, ensuring the safety and security of YYGS participants, and facilitating program operations in their respective college and during all components for the duration of the session. The Residential College Leads will be trained and cultivate their strengths in facilitating inter-cultural communication, and brainstorming solutions while maintaining a constant presence in our residential colleges throughout the program. They will also lead participants through training, curriculum components, and recreational activities. Will practice anticipating and responding to students’ needs and addressing them in a timely manner.


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.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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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